Virtual Airlines

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:35:15 GMT

Virtual airlines are just like real-world airlines, except they are virtual!  They usually reflect the same routes, flights, aircraft and other attributes of their real life counterpart.  Flying for a virtual airline could really being your flight simulation experience to life and add another dimension of fun or realism to your flights.  You're not just flying for fun; your flying hours and experience will be added to your roster on a virtual airline.  You can also be given specific routes and flights to complete and build up your earnings for your VA.

The purpose of a Virtual Airline

Virtual airlines have been popular for a very long time, going back to the early versions of flight simulator and the use of the Internet for the general population.  They give a sense of achievement and purpose while flying in your simulator.  You are able to complete flights that are assigned to you by the airline you are signed up with and build up your profile and roster with your virtual airline company.  You can also interact with fellow virtual aviators and pilots of your airline, which gives a sense of community and by joining a VA is like becoming a member of a "club", so to speak.

Types of Virtual Airlines

There are a few types of virtual airlines - most of them are based on real life airlines such as British Airways, Virgin and Delta; while others could be completely made up and imaginary.  You can fly for a commercial type VA, which would provide you with assigned routes and flights.  There are also a few military airlines or squadrons that you can join if you are more interested in military aviation and flying fighter jets and aircraft.

Join the VA experience

Why not join a virtual airline today?  It can greatly enhance your simulation experience and bring a new lease of life to your flights.  You can interact with the community and become part of the club that is a VA.  It's fun and exciting, plus you can also compete against fellow pilots by clocking up your flying hours and flights completed.  There are hundereds of airlines to choose from, most of them based on their real life counterparts.  Whether it's a small state run airliner or a huge global airline you're interested in; you're sure to find one to suit your needs using our list below.

List of notable virtual airlines

Below in our bullet pointed list are some virtual airlines we have selected to be featured on this page.  You may click on each one to view more information about them and choose whether to sign-up with them or not.

• Platinum Airways
• United Virtual Airlines

If you own a virtual airline and would like to have it featured on this list, please contact the Fly Away Simulation support team by opening a ticket here.  You will need to provide a few paragraphs outlining your VA and some images for the article page we will create for you.

Promotional video example

Below is a promotional video from Transavia Virtual Airlines.  Transavia virtual airlines do not have a website of their own, however they are part of the Dutch Virtual Airline Group.

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