Exciting Debut: Global Airlines launches inaugural flight from Glasgow to New York
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Pilotcenter.net
Global Airlines, a British startup carrier, has made a soaring debut with its premiere passenger flight from Glasgow, Scotland, to New York, United States. Flying the skies in a sleek Airbus A380 donned in the airline's signature colors and registered as 9H-GLOBL, this historic journey took off from Glasgow Airport (GLA) in Scotland on May 15, 2025, at 11:33 local time bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as flight 3L380.
Exciting footage captured the magnificent Global Airlines A380 taking flight from Glasgow Airport, setting the stage for a remarkable inaugural journey. Scheduled to return to Scotland on May 19, 2025, this remarkable aircraft will then commence its next voyage departing from Manchester (MAN) to New York (JFK) as flight HFM810 on May 21, 2025. Subsequently, its return journey from New York to Manchester is slated for May 25, 2025, as flight HFM811.
Interestingly, Global Airlines is currently navigating a route that involves Hi Fly Malta, a Maltese subsidiary of Portuguese charter airline Hi Fly, as they await the necessary permissions to establish regular services to the US. Delve a bit deeper, and you'll discover that Global Airlines is proactively working on its expansion plans, with four transatlantic charter flights already slated for eager travelers to book through the esteemed travel agency Travelopedia.
With the visionary James Asquith at the helm, Global Airlines began its journey in 2021, set on revolutionizing the travel industry. Asquith himself, a well-known travel personality and entrepreneur, recently shared a sneak peek of the onboard 'pub' on Instagram with a caption inviting passengers to join him at the Sky Pub at 43,000 feet. It's evident that the team at Global Airlines is passionate about crafting a high-flying experience that redefines air travel as we know it.
Stay tuned for more updates on Global Airlines' promising venture and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead as they continue to chart new territories in the world of aviation.
