OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 22455 posts, RR: 60 Posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 48378 times:
The first of many changes by MIG in the newly privatised Olympic. In preperation for full hand over on October 1st.
8 New A/C ordered for Intra Island routes and maybe Bordering countries.
New Jet A/C order coming also.
A competition was launched to design a new Corporate logo for Olympic Air that must incorporate the iconic ''Rings''. A dedicated website to the winner will be launched soon and the winning logo unveiled.
Also new Uniforms , a competition was launched and the winners were announced.
EISHN From Ireland, joined Feb 2007, 1493 posts, RR: 9 Reply 1, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 48324 times:
It all looks pretty good OA, but the logo doesn't seemed to have changed that much, which is good for this close to the airline, but the rest of the livery is quite boring. The uniforms aren't bad though. I'm sure the beautiful women of Greece will have no problem filling these uniforms
St. Flannan/ Fhlanain- She took off to find the footlights, And I took off for the sky
SXDFC From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 1721 posts, RR: 21 Reply 3, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 48249 times:
So it looks like the A343's are staying right? I believe those were to get a new interior as well? It would be interesting to find out IF OA plans on getting a new color scheme.
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COEI2007 From Vanuatu, joined Jan 2007, 1912 posts, RR: 7 Reply 5, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 48062 times:
Its nice to see OA being turned around. The only thing is that it faces a huge uphill battle. FR recently said it will move a/c from Irish and UK bases to lower cost countries, and they mentioned Greece amongst others. The threat from LCC's growing in Greece and obviously Aegean is not going to help there turnaround
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 22455 posts, RR: 60 Reply 6, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 48026 times:
Quoting SXDFC (Reply 3): So it looks like the A343's are staying right?
Depends if they do a deal with the Greek government.
Quoting EISHN (Reply 4): and assumed that what was on the tail of the aircraft n the picture was the new logo. Whoops!
LOL... I dont expect to see a huge change in Logo but do think it will be a modernised version but retaining the historic brand awareness. Thats always been a major concern by many parties during the privatisation negotiations. Cant wait to see the final winner.
Quoting COEI2007 (Reply 5): The threat from LCC's growing in Greece and obviously Aegean is not going to help there turnaround
I guess that faces all carriers today BA being one of them. If the right management decisions are made then OA has a place and with a good location and great airport it will have all the infrastructure it needs to develop. So far Im pleased with MIG's choices and decisions.
OLYMPIC AIR - ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΗ "Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΨΗΛΑ" "GREECE FLYING HIGH"
OA412 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 4897 posts, RR: 21 Reply 7, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 47917 times:
I definitely like the new uniform designs. I especially like the green accent which are unexpected but pleasing.
Aleksandar From Serbia, joined Jul 2000, 3158 posts, RR: 39 Reply 8, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 47549 times:
Quoting OA260 (Thread starter): 8 New A/C ordered for Intra Island routes and maybe Bordering countries.
Well, definitely for regional flights, too. For example, OA uses ATR-72s on flights to Belgrade.
Quoting OA260 (Reply 6): I dont expect to see a huge change in Logo
I hope and pray the change won't be too big and that it will lead to abandonement of Olympic circles. It would mean loss of identity, something that JAT voluntarily did in mid-nineties.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 22455 posts, RR: 60 Reply 10, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 46861 times:
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 8): For example, OA uses ATR-72s on flights to Belgrade
True an ideal route. Also SKG-BEG
Quoting Aleksandar (Reply 8): it will lead to abandonement of Olympic circles
''and must bear in mind that the name of the new company will be Olympic Air, and the five rings of the current logo will be maintained, while no restrictions are placed on the fonts or colors used in the new logo, although designers are asked to keep the old logo in mind so that the new logo proposed will reflect both the tradition and the development of the Greek airlines.''
Strangely, this one doesn't work well. I think JAT still keeps it, but this was always a very thin route. I guess people are used to go by car or bus to Thessaloniki region and see plane on that route as unnecessary luxury.
AFKL From Netherlands, joined Feb 2008, 219 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 45545 times:
I think its weird how they have already decided on the new uniforms, but havn't even decided on their new corporate image as a whole. I had been under the impression one would want to base the uniforms on the new identity of the airline, and not the other way around.
On what did they base the horrid looking green on in the first place? I don't like it.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 22455 posts, RR: 60 Reply 15, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 45489 times:
Quoting AFKL (Reply 14): I think its weird how they have already decided on the new uniforms, but havn't even decided on their new corporate image as a whole. I had been under the impression one would want to base the uniforms on the new identity of the airline, and not the other way around.
On what did they base the horrid looking green on in the first place? I don't like it.
I didnt like it at first but it has grown on me. I have seen some better artist impressions so dont take the above as a 100% likeness. The Green looks different in real life. It kind of made me laugh because it reminds me of the uniforms that OA had when PASOK was in power. You would need to know Greek politics to understand it.
I guess the Uniform is less important than the new corporate identity so they chose to get that finished first. I think there will be alot more of a deal made about the Logo launch.
OLYMPIC AIR - ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΗ "Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΨΗΛΑ" "GREECE FLYING HIGH"
TakeOff From United States of America, joined May 2004, 71 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 45076 times:
Now that all that's been take care of, the only thing that remains to be changed is their mentality and service approach. That'll be interesting to watch.
Directorguy From Egypt, joined Jul 2008, 1546 posts, RR: 12 Reply 20, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 44923 times:
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I know the Olympic rings are crucial to the airline's visual branding, but it looks old and very 1980s, especially on the tail. Perhaps they could put the rings on the fuselage below the word 'Olympic' and the tail could have a blue/white combination.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 22455 posts, RR: 60 Reply 21, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 44857 times:
Quoting TakeOff (Reply 19): remains to be changed is their mentality and service approach. That'll be interesting to watch.
The last 12 months has seen a major change . Ive noticed it myself on recent flights. Lots of new faces and young blood. MIG will only keep ( re employ ) the best of what is currently working there. Others will get desk jobs in government departments as agreed with the Unions.
Quoting Directorguy (Reply 20): to the airline's visual branding, but it looks old and very 1980s
Just because its old doesnt mean its no good. It just needs modernised. So many airlines have ruined their corporate identities and I pray to god that OA does not fall into that trap.
OLYMPIC AIR - ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΗ "Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΨΗΛΑ" "GREECE FLYING HIGH"
SXDFC From United States of America, joined Dec 2007, 1721 posts, RR: 21 Reply 22, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 42298 times:
Quoting Directorguy (Reply 20): I know the Olympic rings are crucial to the airline's visual branding, but it looks old and very 1980s
Ever since Aristotle Onassis introduced them when OA first made its debut, I would hate to see their planes with out the rings.
As Phil knows I hope that to see in the future a Boeing 737-884 or maybe even a -784 !
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OA412 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 4897 posts, RR: 21 Reply 24, posted (2 years 7 months 3 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 41769 times:
Quoting OA260 (Thread starter): A competition was launched to design a new Corporate logo for Olympic Air that must incorporate the iconic ''Rings''. A dedicated website to the winner will be launched soon and the winning logo unveiled.
Have you heard anything about when the 3 finalists for the new logo will be unveiled?
Quoting OA260 (Reply 23): The latest rumours are that OA will go for around 15 A320's along with the already ordered Q400's and have a total fleet of around 24-26 aircraft.
Good deal.
Quoting OA260 (Reply 23): Codeshares are currently being hammered out with AA and DL for key US cities.
Excellent news. Certainly makes sense to look at these 2 airlines given that their only US route is to JFK. It would be nice to see them codeshare with DL since that would mean an easier connection onto OA for me (selfish I know ) vs AA and it would definitely help DL solidify their presence in the US-ATH market if OA decides not to offer long haul flights. However, if OA do decide to continue long haul flying, I'd love to see them expand to at least one more city in the US (probably ORD).
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25 Seemyseems: I think DL would be a good partner for OA, also it could bring them close to a global alliance. One more thing is that DL actually serves ATH, could
26 SXDFC: Does anyone know when we might see a few "peaks" at some of the contestants? It would be cool to see which designs are "in the running" - all I hope i
27 Alitalia744: As a proud Greek, I'm happy to see life being re-injected into Olympic. I still miss seeing the old dark blue (almost black) early Boeing's thundering
28 SXDFC: Amen to that! Too bad Hellinikon wasn't still in operation right?
29 Alitalia744: Amen. I remember in 1985 being on an OA 742 from JFK-ATH and landing at Hellinikon! We have family who have an apartment between Voula and Glyfada, a
30 OA260: That was my fav livery and I wish it would come back. Those were amazing days but we could never carry on like that. We needed a proper state of the
31 FRACO7X: And A3 accepted as a future Star Alliance member. But even more impressive a proftiable first quarter 2009. It will be a very interessting Greek avia
32 Alitalia744: I love the tribute to the past and simplicity of this version created by RPAbraham over at MAP:
33 OA260: Very true. Im eagerly awaiting A3 into Star. Great to see and great for Greek aviation. Now thats got my attention. I love it !!
34 CYatUK: Very good news, especially if true about the Airbus shorthaul fleet. However, I would think that the new OA would like to "seem" larger than A3 due t
35 Rojam: I'm with you on this one - I too think the rings look a little dated, but given their significance to the Olympic and overall Greek image they should
36 WROORD: Not to be negative but it seems they would need new management. They've changed logos and livery several times and fell right back into financial trou
37 ANITIX87: Which they, in theory, have. They were bought out my MIG, a middle-eastern company. TIS
38 OA260: I have discussed it way back on a few threads. You must have missed them lol... Good to hear a positive response from your flight. My Cousin flew the
39 SXDFC: That guy is a good friend of mine, and it is a great design, I wish OA would take that! I believe that is a silver on the fuselage right? In your hon
40 OA260: He should have entered it, would have to be a very strong contender. Maybe he did??
43 Lewis: You can see the finalists for the logo (company logo, not a/c paint) here: http://www.oalogo.gr/ (click on each luggage cart). I like the second for i
44 Seemyseems: The second and third options are my favourite, are these the final ideas?
45 Lewis: Yes you can vote for them by clicking on the aircraft at the bottom right corner. Too bad it is only in greek ...
46 OA260: Number 1 and number 3 are my Favs. Number 2 looks too old. I voted for Number 1 by Graphic designer Spyros. Looks the best IMHO. I didnt like the diff
47 ANITIX87: I think I like the Rings in the first one with the original Olympic font in the second. I don't know which of those three I'd pick if I had to, though
48 OA260: Are you not voting? I voted then they send you an email which you have to click to activate your vote. You also get into a draw to win a pair of 50 t
49 Putnik: I'm sad to say that I was expecting more. The first logo is the most polished one. It has the light, fresh and yet professional feel to the rings but
50 Olympic707: I agree. I like the second one too, it looks like a refined old logo. The third one is O.K. Yanni
51 CYatUK: Any news on the new short/mid-haul fleet yet? I thought the announcement was imminent but haven't heard anything yet.
52 Vasu: Very interesting site... gotta say I'm not too keen on no. 2... and definitely think no. 1 looks a little BA-ish
53 Alitalia744: OA's current logo is much more asthetic and on-mark vs. what these proposals are showing. Hopefully they'll stick with what has been working for the l
54 OA260: Worth a look now and again :: http://twitter.com/AthensAirport
55 BmiBaby737: According to Skyliner: Airbus A319 -112 3895 D-AHIP Hamburg International ferried 01jul09 FDH-HAM after storage, for paint into Olympic cs, to be ops
56 Lewis: I think the fleet will be too mixed. A320s, 737s and whatever they can get their hands on in order to start ops.
57 Viasa: That's not the only A319 of HHI who will join the fleet of "Olympic NG". Also the c/n 3950 will be a NTU with HHI. In other news, they will get facto
58 OA260: From what I have heard they have taken them on a 3 year lease. Also some talks about 737-700's but just rumours. I think they will be better with jus
59 Putnik: Is there any chance of OA keeping the current look or just updating it a bit... or just keeping the look of that Q400 on the picture?
60 OA260: Thats what this competition is about. The winning logo will be the new logo. They may have a clause to amend it slightly but I expect the winning log
61 Olympic707: How about the A318 for smaller airports? I have a question: Is the MIG's OA transition going to be smooth without any complications and malakies? I'm
62 OA260: You will not notice any difference other than media/press reports and discussions on here of course lol... There is no question of you getting stuck
63 Westjet!Eh!: it's really hard to choose one...None of the three logos are good... Number 1 - it looks sharp and neat. I like that font but the logo doesn't look in
64 SXDFC: Yanni I thought you only fly DL to Greece Cant wait to see what the new colors look like! I do have to say, The # 3 design looks the best!
66 OA260: He will be soon ! According to reports OA ( MIG ) has agreed a Codeshare with Delta to commence in October and OA will take around 50% of the seats a
67 Olympic707: Sounds like bad news to me. After September 30, no more OA at JFK? What is the reason for this? Yanni
68 OA412: Operating a small fleet of longhaul aircraft for just a handful of routes, only one of which is even flown daily, is a highly ineffecient and expensi
69 Ek773er: The new logo for Olympic Air is the option No 2. The old classic one.... No surprise there as this is what MIG bought.... http://www.in.gr/news/articl
70 OA260: Boring but at least the rings stay !! 19,116 voted and the winner got 11,652 votes. New Logo :: [Edited 2009-07-06 07:59:58]
71 Olympic707: I only know what I see flying out of JFK with OA. The plane is full and full of cargo. OA should make money on this route. With this "code share" mal
72 Ek773er: And money they did. This was and is one of the most profitable route of OA. I do not know if they can sustain a profitable long haul route along but
73 OA260: I read that it is not known if those slots will be rented out to DL or if OA will give them up for good? If they rented them then OA has the opportun
74 Alitalia744: Full planes often don't equate to profits. Also, what may have been profitable 5 years ago may not be today. There is more to the story than full-pla
75 Olympic707: Delta maybe fine, but it is NO OA. I'm going to miss the smooth flights, smooth landings, food and the young FA If I can't fly OA, BA has good fares
76 ATHYEG333: Hi! I'd like some more info on this one: I was checking on Aegean and OA for my trip to Santorini (JTR) on 24/07. Aegean operates the route with its A
77 OA260: ATH JTR 1230 1320 @OA 554 C4 Y7 M0 LC SC K7 EC BC TC XC 143 OPERATED BY ASTRA AIRLINES OA are leasing alot of A/C on a weekly basis. So yours will be
78 ATHYEG333: Thank you! Actually, I knew when I asked for more info that you specifically would know the answer! Also, I didn't know that ASTRA is a Greek air
79 OA260: lol... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astra_Airlines Not since the A319 discovery. They dont seem to have made any ''official'' announcements yet.
80 UK_Dispatcher: There is an Olympic A319 or A320 in AUH at the moment. Apparently the tail scheme is the same. My colleague described a blue belly and a logo on the f
81 OA260: SX-OAK A319 former Reg : M-ABCK Seen at SEN. Also SX-OAF and SX-OAG ferried to NWI for painting. All A319's
82 Olympic707: Does OA Maintenance staff paint OA airplanes? Yanni
83 ATHYEG333: From what I can understand these A319s are going to replace OAs B737 on domestic routes, like SKG, HER, RHO etc. What about European routes such as BR
84 Ek773er: All these A319s are part of the deal between MIG and Airbus regarding the new fleet of Olympic Air. MIG has insisted to negotiate directly with the m
85 OA260: Its a great interim deal though and gets new(ish) A/C into the fleet and enables OA to provide a better product. I read somewhere that the Greek gove
86 Cambrian: Today I had an email from OA. I am a UK member of Icarus, and due to the "liquidation" of Olympic Airlines, the Icarus programme will be wound up as o
87 OA260: But it was expected due to the nature of the issues. Im going to loose out also. Not too much though only enough for a Intra Balkan ticket but not go
88 Ek773er: You are correct. But the thing is that MIG is not interested. Also an insider have stated that they could get a few brand new A330s for less money th
89 OA260: Yes fingers crossed. I would love to still see A330s or A340s being kept for LHR and other high demand European routes.
90 MerNion: Photo of the first painted Olympic Airbus A319 with the new full colors.. SX-OAK in Southend: http://athensairport.blogspot.com/20...319-sx-oak-olympi
91 OA260: I love everything except the rings should have filled the tail fin more. It looks weird and too small IMHO. Great to see A319 in OA colours.
92 Alitalia744: Wow. I have to say I am underwhelmed on this livery change. The rings 1) would look better in the old way, 4rings facing forward, 2 rings facing aft a
93 OA260: I have to say after looking at it many times I love the rest incl ''Swoosh'' lol.. But the rings are out of proportion.
94 OA260: SX-OAF in new colours. http://athensairport.blogspot.com/2009/07/a319-sx-oaf-olympic-air.html The rings are just wrong , cant get used to it. I want t
95 Seemyseems: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Olymp...d=12833164644f5ce55db6f770edb40946 Its a great looking aircraft! How many more do they have on order? It looks
96 OA412: Agreed. I think the rings just don't "fit" with the rest of the livery.
97 Acabgd: Although I'm really happy to see the change with Olympic, I still did prefer their B-717 to/from Belgrade. Now, that was a ride! I was sad when those
98 OA260: Yes I loved the B717 also. Shame they went.
99 Lewis: Is it me or is the logo flipped the wrong way from both sides of the aircraft???
100 OA260: After 48 hours Im getting more used to it lol.. Up til today there are 4 A319's SX-OAK SX-OAJ SX-OAF SX-OAG No names for the A/C yet. Maybe another c
101 Antonioavelar: Definitely one of the ugliest color schemes ever!
102 OA260: Apart from the 4 A319's a A320 which was with Kingfisher is also due.
103 FRACO7X: @OA260 Any idea when the new webside will be loaded?
104 OA260: Hi I have not heard anything yet but will keep my ears open. I guess there will be a transition period because I have been looking in the CRS systems
105 ATHYEG333: Any info about the "whole" new inflight product? Seats, IFE, magazine etc? and also... as mentioned above OA may go with a codeshare with Delta on the
106 ATHYEG333: Will OA maintain Kingfisher's PTV in Economy?
107 OA260: If JFK is going codeshare then YUL and YYZ would be gone IMHO. Fingers crossed. They have them on the older A340's so it would be great to have them
108 OA260: Some nice new photos here :: SX-OAG ( fresh out of the paint shop today ) and SX-OAF http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...1sRgCJ68w7zSucOAfw&feat=di
110 Seemyseems: I hope OA keep JFK, does OA have plans for new or more long haul aircraft?
111 OlympicATH: I'm afraid OA will drop long-haul flying altogether. They have signed a codeshare agreement with DL for ATH-JFK (this way they are also keeping their
112 Seemyseems: That is a shame, but at least OA is getting back on its feet, but I would like to see OA keeping its long haul ops, their livery looks great on the A
113 Smi0006: I like the new paint scheme I think it looks great I just wish the rings were a bit bigger thats all still looks very sharp! Now that would be a sham
114 OA260: Olympic Air to get Q400's G-JECV (MSN 4148) and G-JECW (MSN 4152). They will also get SX reg's aswell. Also 3 brand new Q400s (leased from Flybe who h
115 OA260: Photo of new livery on the Q400 here :: http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/viewphoto.main?LC=nav2&picid=5888 The size of the rings are fine on this one .
116 Seemyseems: OA seem to be getting these a/c pretty fast, the new scheme is very nice too.
118 OA260: Yes things certainly seem to be organised and moving well on schedule. Hopefully the start of things to come. A320 in full livery here :: http://www.
119 ATHYEG333: Is it only my opinion or this Q-400 is the best looking a/c of the new OA? http://www.airliners.net/photo/Olympic/De-Havilland-Canada/1555960/L/ Well
120 SXDFC: When I read that I couldn't help but laugh! Fortunately things seem to be changing in a good direction for OA! Although I am really curious as to whe
121 OA260: Olympic Air looks to recruit in London HARP wallen Executive Recruitment has signed a partnership deal to help recruit international sales and operati
122 OA260: Mexicana A319 with Greek Reg: landing into SNN for re paint into Olympic Air livery . http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QKKR8gYJ-C...AhU/z6epoq7ZPLE/s1600-h/S
123 Alitalia744: So OA is planning on operating 2 engine types on the A319
124 Acabgd: How come it has Greek reg and Mexican flag? I can't believe this is all moving so fast! OA is (finally) certainly going the right way and it really ma
125 ATHYEG333: Hi! According to an article published to Greek newspaper "To Vima tis Kiriakis" OA would not drop the JFK route, if A3 codeshare with Contintental on
126 OA260: Interesting but I cant see them keeping JFK on own metal just because A3 might have a codeshare with CO. OA will have their own codeshare with DL. It
127 Carmelo: It's really good to see that Olympic is getting rid of the old Boeing. With the Airbus fleet they will provide a renaissance of service!!! WIll the A3
128 Lasham: And also one now with a Manx reg! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Olympic/Airbus-A319-132/1560522/M/ Tony
129 OA260: Nothing confirmed yet. Yes very nice. Its amazing how things have moved in just 2-3 weeks. Shame we didnt have this kind of management 10 years ago.
130 OA260: The first Q400 bound for Olympic Air left EXT Via SOU today and was due into ATH at 2000. Onboard were Flybe Engineers. G-ECOE was the Reg. ---------
131 Kaneporta1: Are these the A319s that used to do the FZO-TLS and XFW-TLS runs for Airbus? If yes, I can't wait to fly them again, I was on the last flight for Air
132 OA260: Not sure , but I would guess the interiors will be replaced as that config would certainly not work. ------------------------------- Current list of
133 Kaneporta1: I guess these are the ex-Privatair aircraft. The TLS runs were made by D-APAA and D-APAB
134 SXDFC: I am curious as to what the inteirors of these birds are going to look like? Maybe something simular to A3? I know it has been stated somewhere they w
135 GCDEG: Great to hear such quick progress with the new Olympic! With regards to D-APAC and D-APAD are both of these not Long Range models as they were flown b
137 OA260: SX-OAJ painted in full Olympic Air colours today in SNN also SX-OAO arrived in SNN for cabin refitting. Olympic Air will have competition from October
138 Wolflair: That is shocking! Will A3 discontinue STN at all or will LHR services will be additional to existing services.
139 OA260: Yes STN gone AFAIK. ATH - LHR A3 602 09:10 - 11:15 A3 606 17:20 - 19:20 LHR - ATH A3 603 12:45 - 18:30 A3 607 20:20 - 02:05+ The flights will be oper
140 Smi0006: When will the staff being wearing the new uniforms? Is there going to be an offical cut over date for when the new fleet will beign to be operated? I
141 MerNion: @OA260: It would be nice and polite to quote your source on everything you are copying and paste.. Thank you.. Back to the topic, the complete list of
143 FRACO7X: Has anybody an idea what destination the new OA will serve within Europe? Will it be more or less the existing network or will they reduce it? Having
144 CY319: Also...no jobs in MAD,MAN,SVO either so far. I hope they keep MAD at least.
145 OA260: They want to expand intra Balkan routes as a priority. Then serve Key EU destinations.
146 OA260: Saw photos of the new A319 J class cabin today. Some OA staff took them at ATH. Very nice and proper 2-2 config very wide and look comfortable. Blue c
147 ATHYEG333: Hi! Could we also see them pls??? ... and do you know if there are pilots and mechanics from A3 who have applied to OA?
148 OA260: The link I was sent is here : http://yfrog.com/0i54481421147743248007393j ------------ Olympic Air A319 SX-OAI (currently VT-DNY) departed from BOM t
150 OA260: What A330's ? Some nice images here :: http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace...ntheon-airways-a319-at-norwich.jpg http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace
151 OA260: The average age of the new Olympic Air fleet will be 1.5 years. Good start. A nice pic of OA-OAJ ( A319 ) at RHO . http://www.airliners.gr/community/g
152 Viasa: SX-OAJ.... Was this only an promotion flight?
153 OA260: DUH !! lol.... stupid me of all things to cock up on . lol... Thats what happens when you try to do two things at once . I think it was a familiarisa
154 JU068: I am not sure if this has been discussed but I would like to ask you if there is any specific reason for which they chose Airbus over Boeing. And I re
155 AlexEU: Last time I checked beg.aero it seems that OA flights to Belgrade are operated by BAe 146-300. I down know what is that suppose to mean since OA does
157 OA260: Any new links between Greece and Serbia are a welcome move. Its about time the Visa issue was sorted so that Serbs can travel to Greece freely. They
158 Flyyul: Olympic has officially closed all inventory on YUL/YYZ-ATH and JFK-ATH no longer shows in GDS. The dream is over for OA long-haul
159 JU068: @Alex EU Like OA260 said they never had that kind of airplane, but what might have been the case is that you flew on JAT's DC-9 that day as they had 2
160 OA260: They were refusing groups since last week apparently so it was imminent. Oh well its better to have a new leaner OA that can make a profit in Europe
161 AlexEU: Perhaps I had Rakija...and indeed we had several threads about this! and btw, I prefer the old OA livery, especially on the A340! Are they going to r
162 OA260: No I dont think so . Those routes are seasonal for Serbian holiday makers June-September IMHO. There is a good opportunity for OA and A3 to tap into
163 JU068: I don't think Corfu would be the next destination, it is too close, unless they plan to go into war with the bus companies... I think with the right m
164 OA260: Yes that would be a nice workable route. Yes from what I heard you should see them soon The new A/C are already operating to various Islands.
165 JU068: @OA 260 Damn as soon as the first one flies, i want to be on that flight!!! Well I would have to fly LCA-ATH-BEG so maybe if i am lucky enough might g
166 AlexEU: Are you refering to seasonal flights or year round? A3 already has 3 destinations in the Balkans (Tirana, Buchurest, Sofia). They could do well for t
167 Smi0006: I think that Australia would be very unlikely but I think perhaps to SIN where they could code-share with QF to all of Australia's major cities. We h
168 JU068: @AlexEU All the Serbs here in Cyprus dream of the day when CY would launch the flights to BEG. As JU has a monopoly on that route with the cheapest ti
169 OA260: Some interesting articles in the Greek press yesterday and today. One Greek newspaper said that MIG ( Olympic Air ) has issues with shortage of pilots
170 AlexEU: Well, Cyprus govt has to stop JU from flying into Cyprus! That is the only way that it will work! I flew BEG-LCA and LCA-BEG segment on my way to DXB
171 JU068: Meh the Cypriot government isn't going to do it. They don't really care. And the BEG market isn't that important, usually out of the season there are
172 OA260: Olympic's current 4 A340's will not be used by Olympic Air . Codeshares have been agreed with Delta for the USA . KLM for Canada and Eithad for Africa
173 OA412: Interesting info. So I take it the current codeshare to Australia with GF will not continue.
174 OA260: Αντίθετοι στις διηπειρωτικές κινήσεις της Ο.Α. οι ομογενείς Με συμφωνίες συνεργασ
175 Smi0006: I don't think GF have flown into Australia in a number of years... I wouldn't mind the new OA joining OW at some point the codeshares announced don't
176 OA260: True , but I think at the moment they are more to link Olympic Air to cover the Greek diaspora abroad hence the USA/Australia codeshares. There have
177 WesternA318: Unfortunately, us US based Greeks have too much time on our hands it seems, lol! Theyre just protesting in NYC because if they want a better product,
178 Lewis: From what I have heard, MIG wasn't interested in keeping many pilots from the old OA anyway. Their salaries, compared to other airlines from abroad,
179 Smi0006: Oh yes I certainly agree there and I hope that in time we see OA expand in theses areas in their own right but it will take several years before they
180 Olympic707: Sounds like a bunch of BS to me! Good! What could be better than OA to Greece? This is very bad news. My guess MIG wants incompetent idiots to fly th
181 OA260: Maybe , They have been offered better pay with other airlines , namely THY ( I kid you not ) and Middle East carriers. Prosexe !! Some people are hal
182 Olympic707: I'm not surprised. Me too. Greek pride is very strong! Yanni
183 SXDFC: IMHO this is one of the few mistakes the new OA made, not trying to play armchair CEO but this is the truth... - The A340s and in the past 747s and A
184 Smi0006: I'm sure we will see OA return to these destinations again, reports on here suggest there was high load factors which is good! Obviously no one but O
185 WesternA318: LOL There is nothing wrong with us xenoi...ahh wait, I am not a xeno! But those Airbii sure do look good, and I do wish the new OA the best of luck!
186 OA260: Some fun ::: http://oainfo.olympicairlines.com/online_services_screensaver_en.htm ---------- Olympic Air have applied for the subsidised Domestic rout
187 Olympic707: Yasou Bobby It better be smooth, or the passengers will BOO them instead of clapping! Yanni
188 OA260: ALAFCO LEASES 2 AIRBUS A320S TO OLYMPIC August 28, 2009 Kuwait's Aviation Lease and Finance Company (Alafco) said that Greece's Olympic Airlines has a
189 WesternA318: This is GREAT news! Scuse me for being ignorant, but whats the fleet count now?
190 OA260: Current is 27 . 7 A319's 7 A320's and 13 DH8's ( mix of 400's and 100's ) Not sure if these two from ALAFCO bring the jet count to 16 or if they are
191 WesternA318: Thats not a bad mix at all for what MIG wants to accomplish
192 OA260: Very true , they are really starting from scratch and have a decent business plan. Cant wait to get on the new A319/A320 and try out the product.
193 OA260: Applications for the station managers at OA destinations closed on 14th August.
194 WesternA318: I'm looking forward to it, when do they start revenue service?
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