I would imagine that this is probably Ground handling contract problem meaning that something within the contract wasn't what it was supposed to be or that as it is a new route, their was a debate over the payment terms.

Strange you may think but we quite often found ourselves in this situation, especialy if it was a new route or we were working on behalf of another airline.

From what i gather the Viking fleet were out down in egypt this weekend and also Geneva.

What was your flight number, was it KAJ6401 as i expect they were operating on behalf of someone else meaning that 99% of the handling is down to the original carrier, hence there may have been problems because as far as i am aware, Viking do not fly to tunisia which i think may explain the above.

Considering Viking have been going for a long time now it would be interesting to know why they have a zero credit score.
Please verify your sources as you could be deemed to be spreading melicious and incorrect information.

MODS or Someone, can you help us out here. With a big programme planned for this year, if they couldn't get credit then 99% of airlines wouldnt be able to operate properly !!!

The owner of Viking did not own 50% of XL, I'm pretty sure of that, the CEO of XL, Wyatt, has set up another company, Black Pearl Investments who have invested money into Viking, but he is most certainly not an owner, CEO or anything like that. Viking were a Swedish company going long before XL went bust.
Am also thinking Leisurelad is right about the situation mentioned, as as far as I was aware too, Viking do not fly to Monastir, check their website.

What i can see Viking Airlines AB is a Swedish corporation and are very easy to check up if you have any concerns about economic credibility

Corporation # 556451-5251
Bokslut & Nyckeltal - Viking Airlines AB

Just call here and give the corporation # and they will give you a hint

Welcome to the Swedish Enforcement Authority | Kronofogden [NS4 version]

can we get this in english ??

or can you say what it says, i can read inbetween the lines when it comes to sweedish but only with certain familiar words LOL :confused::confused:

the first link are just the result for 2007 and board of director and so on,,all official!!
The board:

EXEKUTIVA BEFATTNINGAR Tadjeran, Christian Johann (f. 1960), VD (CEO)
STYRELSE OCH ANDRA ÖVERVAKANDE BEFATTNINGAR Tadjeran, Christian Johann (f. 1960), Ordinarie ledamot (board member)
Evans, Peter, Suppleant, Bosatt utomlands inom EES (suppleant)
TILLSYNSBEFATTNINGAR Lindahl, Bo Stefan (f. 1957), Revisor (Auditor/accountant )
Ernst & Young Sweden AB, Revisor (Auditor Company)

The next link are in english!

still cant get what you are linking there.

i can get the results but in swedish, was it good or bad ?
the other link for the swedish enforcement still brings up in swedish even when clicking on the tab for english

cheers

The result are not "good" ,but that can be several reasons for that so it is not enough to say "over all bad"

The guy have several company's and so far they are up to date with filing and no negative remarks. (even the discounted ones)

If you want i can make a call tomorrow and check status on taxes and so on(that use to be first sign),,but so far no " dark clouds"

VIKING AIRLINES - Monastir
 

Viking were indeed at MIR on Sunday operating a B733 charter for Palmair. They (Viking) HAD prepaid for all services required but fell foul of an admin' glitch which hadn't recognised the payment as having been rec'd.

It was unfortunate and caused an uncomfortable delay for the inbound MIR pax and a reactionary delay for the service following but don't judge Viking over this problem - it happens and everyone gets over it.

They're a keen professional bunch of people trying hard to operate a good operation in a ghastly marketplace - please don't knock it till you've tried it !!

Did the check up on Corporation # 556451-5251 Viking Airlines AB

The company have no registered dept at : Kronofogden (the Enforcement Authority)

BUT! the company had many old registered dept´s(both Tax and private) that going so far that it was on way to distraint ,

What makes me even more concern is that the latest case was this April -09 and only small amount (ridicules some thousand Swedish kronor)

Conclusion:

Becous of the already registered dept´s for distraint´s the company have for shore a bad standing in credit rating.

And someone should be concern and careful :sad:, my personal opinion is that this company are not going to survive in this economical climate without some exceptional fundings.

I am quite shore Viking Airlines have to pay up front for everything they are involved in, and probably thats why so many delays a problems.

If buy a ticket from them direct be shore that you have insurances "non operation" or if flying tru a charter company,, check if they are up to date with t "The Travel Guarantees Act"

paul
 

hey,
how do viking go about recruitning as i cant find details anywhere ? was interested in manchester, heard they were gonna open a base ??
thanks
paul

Manchester is fully recruited for this year, maybe some more positions will come available for next season? We only have 1 aircraft here this summer.

Viking flights from Manchester
 

Hi
I have just booked a flight with Viking Airlines to Kefalonia for this August. I'd just like to ask what the only plane flying from Manchester is? (Is it a B737-800)? Thanks

Yes it's a 737 - 800 operating from manchester

Thanks Sir Bobalot!
 

Thanks!
I have read loads of comments (good & bad) about Viking - as a passenger I think 'give them a chance'

Hello,

I have booked with Viking, do you know which aircraft is operating from Gatwick this month?

Thanks

Depends where you're going!

oh sorry it is Kalamata

Thanks for your help

In that case, more than likely a 738.

hi, just joined and hoping to be a regular,lol.....going from manchester to sharm in oct with viking and we have booked 3 adults but my daughter has a different surname to me and hubby and without having to pay more for seats together, would we be seated per booking or by surnames, dont mind if its across aisles as long as we are together, thanks in advance