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Flyr is coming to Hamburg

Delivered on April 28, 2022

Flyr (Oslo) has announced it will begin flying the Oslo – Hamburg route starting on August 15.

The new route will be operated four days a week.

In other news, the new airline flew aย total of 149,100 guests travelled with Flyr in May, an increase of 22% compared to April. The loyalty program Flyr + which was introduced in March is now counting 160,000 members. Sales are continuing to increase with 1.2 million tickets sold so far, and the last days have been averaging over 10,000 sold tickets per day.

The airline continued;

Production was 270.4 million ASK in the month, with on average nine aircraft in operation. Load factor was 62.1%, with Yield in the month of NOK 0.52.

Flyr had a regularity in operations during May of 99.4 % and punctuality of 89.7%.

  • Sale of tickets for the summer season continues to increase, and for June we expect a load factor up towards 80%. What we are most proud of and give us most motivation, is all the positive feedback we have received from all those who have chosen to fly with us so far, says Tonje Wikstrรธm Frislid, CEO of Flyr.

Unit revenue (PASK) in May was NOK 0.34, while the average PASK from first flight in June 2021 was NOK 0.30.

Currently Flyr has a fleet of 10 aircraft, and 2 additional aircraft will be delivered during the summer. At the end of May, Flyr has 41 FTEโ€™s per aircraft, which is in line with the planned progression to reach the targeted cost level.

Besides domestic routes in Norway, the airline flies to popular sunny destinations in southern Europe:

Top Copyright Photo: Flyr has joined the Boeing 737 MAX club. Flyr Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 LN-FGH (msn 43354) OSL (Jay Selman). Image: 404170.

Flyr aircraft photo gallery:

Flyr continues to expand, adds five new routes to Spain and Portugal

Flyr is adding five new routes from Oslo:

From Oslo:

Ibiza – starting on June 9

Madrid – starting on June 23

Valencia – starting on June 30

Porto – starting on July 1

Faro – starting on July 2

 

Flyr takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 via ALC

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) delivered the first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 (LN-FGF) to Flyr on February 22, 2022.

Flyr is to deliver a total of six new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to the Norwegian carrier. The aircraft are being delivered in the first half of 2022.

Photo below: LN-FGF over Seattle prior to the delivery.

Fly also has an option for four additional aircraft in 2023.

On the economic side, the new airline issued this statement:

Fourth quarter 2021 was characterized by the Omicron wave of the Covid-19 pandemic impacting demand for air travel significantly. Despite the challenging market conditions, Flyr continued the building and development of the company to become an efficient and flexible low-cost carrier.

Highlights

  • Operations developing according to plan
  • Two new aircraft received, increasing the fleet to 5 aircraft in operation by end of the quarter
  • Load factor strongly impacted by Covid Omicron wave and government-imposed restrictions.
  • Adjusting route offering to adapt to market development and minimizing financial effects of the pandemic
  • Proven concept with robust and flexible operations and high customer satisfaction
  • Signed aircraft order for 6 new 737-8 aircraft to be delivered during 2022, with option for further 4 aircraft. Positioned for building an environmentally efficient fleet
  • Raised NOK 250 million in new equity, re-establishing financial buffer
  • Improving load factor into 2022 and preparing operations for market recovery
  • 44 routes to 38 destinations planned for the summer program

Entering 2022, all administrative and organizational functions are in place, the fully integrated booking-system is delivering on promises, the companyโ€™s brand name recognition is growing, and the companyโ€™s on-time performance has been excellent.

Commenting on the fourth quarter, CEO Tonje Wikstrรธm Frislid says:

โ€œFlyr is progressing according to plan, and we have been very well received in the market. We are very happy with the development and after a period heavily influenced by Omicron and government- imposed restrictions, we are now prepared for the summer season where we will offer 44 routes to 38 destinations.โ€

Adapting to the volatile market conditions, the company has swiftly adjusted production and offering, proving the organizations inherent flexibility.

The companyโ€™s strategy of demand driven growth remains, targeting domestic routes and selected European leisure destinations.ย Since commencement of first flights on June 30th, 2021, Flyr expanded its fleet with four aircraft, utilizing favorable terms securing capacity to fulfill the companyโ€™s long-term ambitions.

Flyr continues to expand its route map

Airline Color Scheme - Introduced 2021

Flyr (Oslo) will add new routes to Billund, Edinburgh, Pisa, Prague and Stockholm (Arlanda).

The new airline also issued a traffic report for January:

Market strongly affected by the Omicron situation and government restrictions.

Flyr had a total of 30.042 guests travelling to 13 destinations in January. Flyrโ€™s total production was adjusted in line with the reduced demand for airline travels caused by the increase in the spread of Omicron and the restrictions implemented by the government in December.

Total capacity in January, with on average 3 aircraft in operation, was 53.5 mill ASK (available seat kilometers), with a load factor of 53.7%.

  • The recommendation of home office and the newly implemented social restrictions immediately affected the aviation industry and led to a substantial reduction in customer bookings, in particular for January. Considering this situation, we are very satisfied with the load factor we achieved during the month, says Tonje Wikstrรธm Frislid, CEO of Flyr.

Unit revenue (PASK) in January was NOK 0.24, equal to average PASK from first flight in June 2021.

Flyr had a regularity in operations of 97.6 % and punctuality of 72.0 %. The development in punctuality is influenced by the winter storms during the month.

Flyr was established during the Covid-19 pandemic with the aim to build a sustainable and profitable business model by adapting and scaling production to meet the needs of the market. Expansion plans and the route network will be adjusted continuously depending on the pandemic situation.

The airline is currently operating five aircraft on domestic routes in Norway and to European destinations. The company plans to have 12 to 18 aircraft in operation by the end of 2022.

Top Copyright Photo: Flyr Boeing 737-8JP WL LN-DYI (msn 40866) GVA (Corentin Altherr). Image: 956747.

Flyr aircraft slide show:

Flyr aircraft photo gallery:

Flyr adds service to Geneva

Fly (Oslo) is adding the Oslo – Geneva route today with Boeing 737-800 LN-DYS.

The airline announced on social media:

We enjoy the beautiful view of the Alps on our first trip to Geneva today.

In other news, the new airline issued this traffic report for January:

In January, Flyr had a total of 30,042 travelers in 13 destinations. Flyr’s production in January was adapted to the reduced demand in the market, which has led to increased omicron infection and stricter infection control measures. Flyr’s total capacity in January, with three operational aircraft, amounted to 53.5 million seat kilometers (ASK), with a filling rate of 53.7 per cent. The average filling level since start-up is 47.6 percent. – The recommendation for a home office and the new measures that were introduced in December immediately affected aviation and led to a sharp reduction in bookings also for travel in January, says Tonje Wikstrรธm Frislid, CEO of Flyr.

Considering the situation, we are satisfied with the degree of filling we achieved during the month, says Wikstrรธm Frislid. The unit income (PASK) for January was NOK 0.24, corresponding to the average PASK since start-up. The traffic figures for the month show that Flyr achieved a regularity of 97.6 percent and an arrival punctuality of 72 percent. The development in punctuality is affected by the winter storms we experienced in January.

Flyr had its first flight on June 30, 2021 and has since then had a total of 305,924 passengers on board. The airline was established during the Covid-19 pandemic with the goal of building a sustainable and profitable business model, adapted to market demand. Expansion plans and the grid will be adjusted continuously depending on the pandemic situation.

Flyr currently operates five aircraft on domestic routes in Norway and to European destinations. The ambition is to increase the production capacity of 12-18 aircraft by the end of 2022.

Route Map:

Flyr to add flights to Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels and Gran Canaria

Flyr (Oslo) continues to expand internationally. The new airline has announced new routes from Oslo to Berlin, Barcelona, Brussels and Gran Canaria with this announcement:

Photo: NewYard 25

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Weekly departures to Gran Canaria will begin on December 14, increasing to three in early 2022. Our routes to Barcelona and Berlin will start on March 27, 2022, and we will start service to Brussels on May 6, 2022.

Barcelona, Berlin and Brussels go on sale on flyr.com and in the Flyr app from November 4, 2021.

Flyr’sย destinations:

In Norway, Flyr already has routes to Tromsรธ, Bodรธ, Evenes, Trondheim, Bergen, and Stavanger.

Flyr’s first international routes went to Nice, Alicante and Malaga on August 21, 2021.

Then Paris, Copenhagen, and Rome entered the route map.

Recently, Flyr launched the following attractive ski destinations and cities in Europe; Salzburg, Milan (Bergamo), Geneva, and Grenoble.

Thus, Norwegian travelers and ski enthusiasts will have access to direct routes to several popular destinations this winter.

Flyr is also open for booking with new direct flights from Trondheim to Tromsรธ, as well as from Trondheim and Bergen to Alicante.

On November 3, 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria came on the route map.

Route Map:


Flyr to lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft from ALC + 4 options

Flyr has made this announcement:

Flyr is taking a new and important step towards a more sustainable operation by phasing in the very latest aircraft technology with the lowest carbon footprint and fuel costs. On average, the Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 emits up to 14 percent less emissions than previous models.

The company has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for six brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft.

The aircraft will be delivered directly from the Boeing factory to Flyr during the first half of 2022. There is also an option in the agreement for four more aircraft with delivery in 2023.

Sustainability is an essential part of Flyr’s strategy. Always choosing the most climate-friendly solutions is crucial. So is the company’s approach to employees and unions.

As a newly established airline, Flyr is the only airline in Norway that pays for 100% of its emissions under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), in contrast to other domestic airlines that receive large exemptions in the form of free allocation of emission allowances.

Unions positive about new aircraft

Both Flyr Cabin Association and Flyr Pilot Association are positive about the companyโ€™s choice of new aircraft type.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing and the leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) are pleased about Flyrโ€™s decision to transition to the most environmentally friendly option.

The plan is that the first aircraft will arrive in early 2022 and arrive continuously towards the summer.

Current Route Map:

 

Flyr expands to Copenhagen, Paris and Rome

Flyr (Oslo) is again expanding in Europe.

Flyr previously added its first European destination, Alicante, Malaga and Nice on August 21. The company is now expanding its frequencies to Alicante and Malaga.

Now the new airline has announced it will also add three new destinations.

The airline issued this statement:

Flyr is launching three new routes to some favorite destinations among Norwegians: Copenhagen, Paris, and Rome.

Simultaneously, the new Oslo-based airline’s flight program will expand with more weekly departures to the popular destinations of Alicante and Malaga.

“We listened to our customers, and many wanted Flyr routes to Copenhagen, Paris, and Rome. In addition, we now also have the pleasure of expanding our route offerings for Norwegians who want to travel to Malaga and Alicante”, says Thomas Ramdahl, Commercial Director of Flyr.

Flyr’s first international routes went to Nice, Alicante, and Malaga on August 21, and the company has subsequently experienced great demand from Norwegians who want more weekly departures to Alicante and Malaga.

Flyr will launch several additional exciting destinations in the coming weeks.

Top Photo (all others by the airline): NewYard25.

Flyr adds its first international routes

Flyr on August 21, commenced scheduled flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Alicante and Malaga in Spain and Nice in France.

Flyr launches operations, Menzies Aviation to ground handle

Flyr (Oslo) on June 30 operated its first flight from Oslo toย Tromsรธย was operated by aย Boeing 737-800.

Bergen and Trondheim will be added on August 16.

International flights to Alicante, Malaga and Nice will be added on August 21.

All destinations:

Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has announced that it has won the ground-handling contract to serve new airline Flyr at its home base of Oslo Airport (OSL). ย Menzies will also serve the airline at Nice Cรดte dโ€™Azur Airport (NCE).

Flyr is headquartered in Norway and commenced passenger flight operations on June 30, 2021. The airline will offer domestic flights from Oslo as well as international services to European leisure destinations, with its inaugural flight from Oslo for Tromso.

The three-year contracts will encompass passenger, ramp and de-icing services. These agreements will further strengthen Menziesโ€™ operations in both of these key airports and represent up to 6,000 turns per year across the two stations.

All photos by the airline.