The UK’s newest airline hasn’t flown in a year — but it has big plans for its next destination

Global Airlines is the brainchild of James Asquith (L) (Picture: Global Airlines)

The UK’s newest airline plans to launch a new flight route to the Maldives before the end of 2026, Metro can exclusively reveal.

James Asquith, CEO of Global Airlines, said he had ‘a lot of different routes in mind’ for his start-up carrier, before adding: ‘It’s the Maldives.’

He continued: ‘Ask anyone in the UK, do you want to go to the Maldives? I think everyone would say: “I’d love to, it’s my dream holiday, or I want to go there on honeymoon.” And it’s so underserved from the UK.’

The fledgling carrier, founded by the 36-year-old British entrepreneur, has caused something of a stir in the aviation world Read Entire Article