Start-up Carriers Join Route Exchange

Route Exchange is not just an online bidding platform for established carriers but also for start-ups wishing to receive proposals and begin negotiations with airports. We profile the latest start-ups to join our service and what they have to offer.

AIS Airlines

AIS Airlines is a new Dutch operator of the 19-seater Jetstream 32 aircraft, offering services on an ACMI / charter and corporate shuttle basis.

However the carrier is keen to focus on niche routes within the range of a Jetstream 32 aircraft. Commercial Manager, Ted Van Zundert can be contacted through the "My Messages" system on Routesonline and AIS will be attending Routes Europe. Click here to request a connection.

GLM Airlines

Netherlands-based GLM Airlines is seeking to serve European markets.

GLM's focus is to achieve high-efficiency operations and competitive ticket prices, even with smaller aircraft and without losing profitability.

The carrier has achieved this by introducing a fully integrated web based ICT-system (IOS Meredon) - a solid solution designed to minimise overhead costs and named ‘LOCC airliner' (Low Overhead Cost Carrier).

Visit the GLM profile to learn more.

Sky work Airlines

Sky Work and Sky Work Airlines specialise in business aviation flights and ad hoc services for customers worldwide. With many years of experience and hard work enables the carrier to reach ‘special'/remote airports such as Saanen or Lugano from its base in Bern.

Since winter 2010, Sky Work Airlines has introduced weekly services to Rotterdam and serves Barcelona 3 times a week. Further routes are under evaluation and development.

Chief Operating Officer, Tomislav Long can be contacted via Route Exchange as the carrier is seeking proposals from European Airports interested in discussing new routes.

Onetime Airlines - The Congo

Onetime Airlines is a proposed start-up carrier that will be based in Congo (Kinshasa (FIH), Kisangani (FKI) and Lubumbashi (FBM) and operate services within the African continent. Commercial Director Matthieu Boukitou Mwanza can be contacted on Routesonline for airports in the African region wishing to discuss potential for new services.


For information on start up carriers on Route Exchange, please visit the new Start Up Carrier Zone.

To view information on airline planning cycles and requirements, please visit the Route Exchange.

Richard Maslen

Richard Maslen has travelled across the globe to report on developments in the aviation sector as airlines and airports have continued to evolve and…