The boss of a new start-up carrier, which hopes to launch flights between the UK and US in the coming years, has strongly hinted agents will be part of its distribution plans.
Global Airlines founder James Asquith addressed WTM London this week (Credit: WTM London)
James Asquith’s Global Airlines has turned heads after snapping up four Airbus A380 aircraft in recent months, bucking the wider industry trend that has seen others steer away from high-capacity superjumbos.
The A380 was at one time hailed the future of flying, but production ceased in 2021 after predicted order numbers failed to materialise. Asquith, though, believes he has spotted a post-pandemic opportunity to operate transatlantic out of Gatwick using A380s.
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