Wisdom Airways Explained

Airline:Wisdom Airways
Icao:GBJ
Ceased:[1]
Headquarters:Chiang Mai, Thailand
Bases:Chiang Mai International Airport

Wisdom Airways was a short-lived regional airline operating in northwestern Thailand, with a base in Chiang Mai International Airport.[2] On 1 October 2019, the airline ceased all operations permanently.

History

Wisdom Airways sought to take over the routes of Kan Air after that airline went out of business. Although the airline employed the same pilots and operated the same routes as Kan Air, it denied any links to it. The airline began operations on 1 December 2017.[3]

On 1 October 2019, the airline announced on their official Facebook page that they would be suspending all operations until further notice.

Fleet

Wisdom Airways had operated several Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft, including HS-WIA and HS-WIS.[4]

It also had plans to acquire a larger aircraft, a DHC-6 Twin Otter.[3]

Destinations

On 25 June 2018, the airline began operating a route between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wisdom Airways is about to be suspended. Facebook.com. 1 October 2019. 5 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Thailand's Wisdom Airways suspends ops. ch-aviation GmbH. 13 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Thailand's Wisdom Airways to launch in late 4Q17. ch-aviation GmbH. 8 September 2018.
  4. Web site: Wisdom Airways aviation photos on JetPhotos. JetPhotos. 8 September 2018.
  5. Web site: Wisdom Airways launches new Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son service - Chiang Mai One. chiangmaione.com. 8 September 2018.