Malach Air
 Malach air's logo | |||||||
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| Founded | October 18, 1992 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | October 25, 1993 | ||||||
| Hubs | Mid City - Ramah Ramat Gephen | ||||||
| Secondary hubs | Inon Shalom Lod | ||||||
| Focus cities | Ramah Ramat Gephen Lod Hof Paz Tel Elon | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Guardian | ||||||
| Fleet size | 82 | ||||||
| Destinations | tba | ||||||
| Parent company | Chason Holdings | ||||||
| Headquarters | Ramah, Yryel | ||||||
| Key people | Danya Chason (Founder and CEO) | ||||||
| Website | Malachair.com | ||||||
Malach Air, is the second largest airline in Yryel. The airline is headquartered in Ramah, Yryel. They are known for their luxurious flights and recognizable liveries.
History
Malach Air was founded on October 18, 1992 by entrepreneur and buisness magnate Danya Chason. In May of 1993 the airline acquired their first aircraft, two AAC-270, and offically commenced operations on October 25, 1993. The airline's first route was from the Yryeli capital of Ramah to it's southern most city Hof Paz.
Destinations and Bases
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yryel | Tel Elon | Or Peretz International | Passenger |
| Lod | Inon Shalom International | Passenger | |
| Hof Paz | Lotan International | Passenger | |
| Ramah | Mid-city International | Passenger | |
| Gabrielland | Vailhims | Arunnyan International | Passenger |
| Sangur | Tizmar International | Passenger | |
| Speke | Sczesczołiszin | Sczesczołiszin International Airport (SIA) | Passenger |
Fleet
In it's 27 year history, Malach Air has only ever operated 3 aircraft models. Those three are the Þórron 989-800, the AAC-330, and the AAC-270. For the first nearly 10 years of it's opperation, the airline opperated only 270s until 2002 when it acquired it's first batch of 330s. 8 years later the airline became the launch customer of the 989-800. As of June 2021, Malach Air operates the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passenger | Notes | |
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| AAC-330 | 27 | — | 85 | Sometimes used to transport politicians at request of Queen Limor. | |
| Þórron 989-800 | 55 | 10 | 248 | Launch customer. | |
| Total | 82 | 10 | 333 | ||
| Aircraft | Total | Introduction | Retired | Replacement(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC-270 | 64 | 1993 | 2012 | AAC-330 | — |
Services
Malach Air has two classes of service, Business and First. On most long-haul international and short-haul routes operated by widebody aircraft, Premium Business Class and First Class are offered; most short-haul and domestic routes feature Business Class only. All mainline seats feature AVOD (Audio Video On Demand) and mood lighting. All narrow-body aircraft, have onboard Wi-Fi installed, which is also being installed on all wide-body aircraft.
In the fall of 1997, Malach Air enacted no-smoking flights between Ramah and Hof Paz as a test. After a survey reported that 96% of passengers supported the smoking ban, Malach Air extended the ban to other flights.
Cabins
Premium Business Class
Premium Business class is available on all Malach Air aircraft and serves as the airline's economy class. It features a larger seat and greater recline as compared to standard economy classes, 2–3–2 configuration (989s) or a 2-2 configuration (270s). Entertainment is personal AVOD (Audio Video On Demand), while music is provided by radio. Business class passengers are given what is called the Business treatment in which they won't be disturbed unless they ask for an attendant. This is to quote "let them focus on their work" - Danya Chason
First Class
First is also offered on all Malach Air aircraft. There are fourteen private suites on each aircraft. Each First suite comes with a 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) bed, a 15-inch (38 cm) wide entertainment screen, and in-seat power. First class passengers are offered amenities such as a fully working shower spa (long haul only), a mini bar, one to one flight attendants, and full privacy if needed.
Cabin crew
On April 18, 2018, a new uniform scheme called "High Sky" was unveiled. Malach Air opted to lose the golden uniforms which had been worn by flight atendants on their 989s to go with the model's livery. The new uniforms were all navy blue with white accents.
Lounge
Malach Air has 19 Heaven's Gate Lounges located at all major airports across Yryel and at international locations. The Heaven's Gate Lounges are available to passengers holding a same day ticket on Malach Air in First Class, Higher tier members of the Guardian program, holders of a one time guest pass or economy passengers who have purchased lounge access during booking.