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Today's VHK 173 ...... Finally airborne 10.13 ....due 08.25
Also notice that Viking's Bodrum flight 724 due off at 12.55 today is ( I think) listed as SGX 724 ...operated by Saga Airlines a Turkish charter operator
Also notice that Viking's Bodrum flight 724 due off at 12.55 today is ( I think) listed as SGX 724 ...operated by Saga Airlines a Turkish charter operator
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It has been predicted that this winter will be the worst for a decade for leisure passenger numbers so perhaps it is not such a bad idea to shut up shop for the winter period.
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but the problem is that viking wanted to keep one a/c to operate the Iraq flights but the lessor didn't trust them..... probably because there is no cash or deposits to keep the leasing.
if the lessor doesn't trust them, do you think that it will change in the future? TTOO will start looking for other charter to do the flights that viking is "suposed" to fly next summer. TTOO need to sell seats now and until 3-4 months viking AB cannot assure that.
hope things can change in the future for viking but as they said before this winter is going to be tough.
if the lessor doesn't trust them, do you think that it will change in the future? TTOO will start looking for other charter to do the flights that viking is "suposed" to fly next summer. TTOO need to sell seats now and until 3-4 months viking AB cannot assure that.
hope things can change in the future for viking but as they said before this winter is going to be tough.
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TRS2 I mean in general..... as you will know Viking approached to some TTOO a few weeks ago. as well what i mean as TTOO, i mean travel agencies, passangers, etc....
do you think that if the the website is still available to book for the next summer, passengers will trust to book knowing that they haven't got an a/c to oparate them?
do you think that if the the website is still available to book for the next summer, passengers will trust to book knowing that they haven't got an a/c to oparate them?
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...so if it was Viking Airlines AB yesterday and they've ceased operations, it's changed to Viking Hellas today and they've allegedly had a plane impounded, what's for tomorrow?
What goes around comes around. The individuals concerned will no doubt one day realise that it's a small world. Or should I say Small Planet?
What goes around comes around. The individuals concerned will no doubt one day realise that it's a small world. Or should I say Small Planet?
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Interesting to note that website at flyviking.com has morphed into Viking Hellas
Not exactly the same as flyviking.com but similar ...although the Stockholm flights seemed to have disappeared ...even though 697 is due to go today
vikingairlines.com still exists in Swedish but English customers are redirected to Viking Hellas!!!
Does anyone know the EXACT legal relationship ( if any) between Viking AB and Viking Hellas???
Where have you see the rumours about the impounded plane ...was it anything to do with the horrible delay on Sunday's Sharm El Sheikh flight???
...or was it the reason for the non departure of yesterday's 671 to Stockholm???
Not exactly the same as flyviking.com but similar ...although the Stockholm flights seemed to have disappeared ...even though 697 is due to go today
vikingairlines.com still exists in Swedish but English customers are redirected to Viking Hellas!!!
Does anyone know the EXACT legal relationship ( if any) between Viking AB and Viking Hellas???
Where have you see the rumours about the impounded plane ...was it anything to do with the horrible delay on Sunday's Sharm El Sheikh flight???
...or was it the reason for the non departure of yesterday's 671 to Stockholm???
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Please do not jump to conclusions.
If you do not know FACT don't try to invent it. It is a difficult time and likely to get more difficult.
AA&R mods.
Please do not jump to conclusions.
If you do not know FACT don't try to invent it. It is a difficult time and likely to get more difficult.
AA&R mods.
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From a news posting yesterday on the official Swedish CAA website, it seems that Viking ABs operating license has been suspended due to financial concerns.
Link (in Swedish): Viking airlines operativa licens återkallas tillfälligt - Transportstyrelsen
Link (in Swedish): Viking airlines operativa licens återkallas tillfälligt - Transportstyrelsen
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English translation of Swedish CAA web page:
Viking Airlines operating license be suspended
"" Transportation Board has decided to withdraw Viking Airlines operating license suspended. This means that the company may not continue with commercial flights during the period the operating license is revoked. The decision is the company's financial situation.
Transport Agency believes that the Viking Airlines can no longer fulfill their obligations under the EC Regulation governing the conditions of operating licenses for EU airlines.
Therefore withdrawn Viking Air's operating license until 31 March 2011. By 31 March, the Transportation Board to reconsider the license.
Viking Airlines flights, said they planned to be implemented, but is implemented then by another company on behalf of Viking Airlines. Issued tickets / travel documents for travel with Viking Airlines will be accepted by the company.
If you have any questions that passengers on your flight, call 08-517 95 109th""
Two flights from Gatwick today to Stockholm and Banjul appear to be operating OK as Viking Hellas
Viking Airlines operating license be suspended
"" Transportation Board has decided to withdraw Viking Airlines operating license suspended. This means that the company may not continue with commercial flights during the period the operating license is revoked. The decision is the company's financial situation.
Transport Agency believes that the Viking Airlines can no longer fulfill their obligations under the EC Regulation governing the conditions of operating licenses for EU airlines.
Therefore withdrawn Viking Air's operating license until 31 March 2011. By 31 March, the Transportation Board to reconsider the license.
Viking Airlines flights, said they planned to be implemented, but is implemented then by another company on behalf of Viking Airlines. Issued tickets / travel documents for travel with Viking Airlines will be accepted by the company.
If you have any questions that passengers on your flight, call 08-517 95 109th""
Two flights from Gatwick today to Stockholm and Banjul appear to be operating OK as Viking Hellas
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Using My Account with Viking I posed the following question earlier this morning
19-Oct-2010 @ 05:24
Why has Viking AB suddenly become Viking Hellas??
Viking's response:
19-Oct-2010 @ 09:17
Dear Mike
Thank you for your letter regarding Viking Airlines
All contracted flyving program for the remaining season will be covered by our greek associate, Viking Hellas Airlines.
Yours sincerely
Emma
Customer Relations
19-Oct-2010 @ 05:24
Why has Viking AB suddenly become Viking Hellas??
Viking's response:
19-Oct-2010 @ 09:17
Dear Mike
Thank you for your letter regarding Viking Airlines
All contracted flyving program for the remaining season will be covered by our greek associate, Viking Hellas Airlines.
Yours sincerely
Emma
Customer Relations
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i had heard rumour Small Planet were basing 2 units in UK next Summer but operating on ACMI only for anohter carrier.
Could it be Viking AB gets it's license back 31 March and then they lease in Small Planet to operate Summer 2011 ?
Could it be Viking AB gets it's license back 31 March and then they lease in Small Planet to operate Summer 2011 ?
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It seems from what I have heard from viking pilots -that the company do not give a damn about the pilots, and they are to just get on with it. The letter of redundancy to a pilot just read "Dear Colleague" - Hmmmm, sounds... personal!
With disregard to safety in the past, a small fleet, a company that I thought originated in Sweden but is now Greek, I dunno what to believe with this company any more.
I think the pilots who worked for them are better than this! Deserve more than this!
If Viking started again, do you think that pilots would go back? Or find another job somewhere else?
James
With disregard to safety in the past, a small fleet, a company that I thought originated in Sweden but is now Greek, I dunno what to believe with this company any more.
I think the pilots who worked for them are better than this! Deserve more than this!
If Viking started again, do you think that pilots would go back? Or find another job somewhere else?
James