Flitestar
| Founded | 16 October 1991 |
|---|---|
| Ceased operations | 11 April 1994 |
| Fleet size | 6 |
| Parent company | Trek Airways |
Flitestar was a South African commercial airline that operated from 1991 to 1994.
Company history
Flitestar was the first South African airline to directly challenge the monopoly of South African Airways (SAA). It was a subsidiary of Trek Airways; the actual name of the airline was Trek Airways Flitestar, but it operated under the brand name Flitestar. The airline began operations on 16 October 1991 using four new leased Airbus A320-211 aircraft.
Flitestar concentrated on serving the business market without neglecting other passengers, which gained it up to 25% of the domestic market with load factors of 63% or more. SAA offered stiff competition, and by December 1993 Flitestar reduced services.
On 11 April 1994 Flitestar and Trek Airways ceased operations and both airlines were liquidated.[1]
Destinations
Flitestar served the following destinations:[2]
Fleet
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-211 | 4 | |
| ATR 72-202 | 2 | |
| Total | 6 |
References
- ↑ "Flitestar, an article on the history of Flitestar in South Africa, by Paul Dubois.". sa-transport.co.za. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
- ↑ Guttery, B.R. (1998). Encyclopedia of African Airlines. McFarland. p. 171. ISBN 9780786404957. Retrieved 2015-05-12.