Västflyg is a Swedish virtual airline headquartered at Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport in Trollhättan, Sweden. It was founded in December 2020 and commenced operations on 28 March 2022 to provide air service between Trollhättan and Stockholm. Västflyg operates as a virtual airline and contracts its flights to NyxAir, an Estonian airline.[1]
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| Founded | 17 December 2020 |
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| Commenced operations | 28 March 2022 |
| Focus cities | Trollhättan, Stockholm |
| Fleet size | 1 (operated by NyxAir) |
| Destinations | 4 |
| Parent company | Västflyg AB |
| Headquarters | Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport, Sweden |
| Key people | Anna Petre (CEO) |
| Website | vastflyg |
History
editVästflyg was founded in December 2020 with the goal of restoring regular passenger flights from Stockholm to the Trollhättan region, which had lost commercial air service prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Its first scheduled route launched on 28 March 2022, connecting Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport with Stockholm Bromma Airport.[1]
In November 2023, Västflyg announced a seasonal route to the Scandinavian Mountains Airport, providing access to Sälen and Trysil for winter tourism. This route, began on 21 December 2023 and operating twice weekly.[2]
In October 2024, Västflyg launched a route from Trollhättan to Stockholm Arlanda, Stockholm's main airport,[3] aiming to increase accessibility to onward connections from Arlanda.[4]
Operations
editVästflyg operates flights from Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport, primarily targeting travellers in western Sweden. Flights are conducted using a Saab 340B aircraft, which is operated by NyxAir and can accommodate 34 passengers.[5]
As of 2024, Västflyg operates 24 weekly flights between Trollhättan and Stockholm-Bromma and two weekly flights to Stockholm-Arlanda, with an additional seasonal service to Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The flight time between Trollhättan and Stockholm is approximately 55 minutes.[1][4]
Destinations
editThe following destinations were marketed by Västflyg as of November 2024:[6][7][8]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sälen | Sälen/Scandinavian Mountains Airport | ||
| Stockholm | Stockholm Arlanda Airport | ||
| Stockholm Bromma Airport | |||
| Trollhättan | Trollhättan–Vänersborg Airport |
Environmental Initiatives
editVästflyg provides passengers with the option to purchase biofuel for their flights and operates at lower altitudes when feasible to reduce fuel consumption. For the Sälen-Trysil route, Västflyg planned to use the highest possible biofuel blend to minimize environmental impact.[2] The airline’s sustainability efforts align with Swedavia's climate initiatives.[4] In 2024, Västflyg partnered with Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport to become the first airline to operate all flights using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.[9]
Fleet
editWhile Västflyg does not own its aircraft, it offers flights operated by NyxAir using the following:
| Aircraft | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saab 340B | 1 | Operated by NyxAir |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "About Västflyg". Västflyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b "Västflyg lanserar ny flyglinje till Sälen Trysil". TTELA. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Hardy, Grace (2024-09-16). "Västflyg launches new route to Stockholm Arlanda Airport". LARA. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b c "Västflyg lanserar ny direktlinje från Stockholm Arlanda Airport till Trollhättan Vänersborg Airport med start 2 oktober 2024". Swedavia. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Västflyg Fleet Details and History". Planespotters.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Hardy, Grace (2024-09-16). "Västflyg provides regional connectivity to Stockholm with new route". Regional Gateway. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Avgångstider mellan Trollhättan-Vänersborg och Bromma". Västflyg (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Karlsson, Erik (2024-09-16). "Västflyg lanserar inrikeslinje från Arlanda". märsta.nu (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Trollhättan Airport and Västflyg airline to use SAF on all flights". International Airport Review. Retrieved 2024-11-03.