HollandExel
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Predecessor | Air Holland |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Fate | Acquired by TUI and rebranded as Arkefly |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam , Netherlands |
| Products | Charter flight services |
| Parent | ExelAviation Group (until bankruptcy), then TUI Group |
HollandExel (registered as Exel Airlines B.V.) was an airline headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, providing charter flight services primarily for tour operators.
History
Formed in 2003 from the assets of the defunct Air Holland, HollandExel inherited its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft. Initially named ATR Leasing VI, it operated as a subsidiary under the Dutch holding company ExelAviation Group. The airline commenced operations in February 2004, focusing mainly on contracts with TUI Travel and Thomas Cook AG. Two affiliated carriers were established: BelgiumExel, which handled Thomas Cook’s long-haul routes, and DutchCaribbeanExel, based in the Dutch Antilles, offering scheduled flights to Amsterdam.
Following the loss of key contracts, HollandExel entered bankruptcy proceedings and operated under insolvency protection alongside ExelAviation Group starting January 2005. After the collapse of EAG, TUI acquired HollandExel and rebranded it as Arkefly, positioning it as the Dutch in-house charter airline for Arke, Holland International, and Kras Vakanties.
Destinations
HollandExel provided scheduled flights to Curaçao and operated charter services from Amsterdam to various destinations:
Fleet
The airline maintained a uniform fleet comprised of four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Each plane was outfitted with a seating arrangement of 12 business class and between 248 to 260 economy class seats, accommodating a total capacity ranging from 260 to 272 passengers per aircraft. Upon cessation of operations, this fleet was transferred to Arkefly.
See also
References
- Airline Codes Website
- Flight International, 5–11 April 2005
External links
- HollandExel (Archived)