Equinox
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| Founded | July 22nd 2020 | ||||
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| Commenced operations | July 29th 2020 | ||||
| Hubs | Fort Yaxier International Airport Cape Cambridge Orilla Airfield | ||||
| Focus cities | Antioch-Bay Point Garvey International Airport Any airport in Deadbush | ||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Azimuth | ||||
| Alliance | HiWorld Alliance | ||||
| Active flights | 28 | ||||
| Destinations | 27 | ||||
| Company slogan | Fly the Right Way | ||||
| Parent company | State owned | ||||
| Key people | PaintedBlue | ||||
Equinox, officially Equinox — Meridian Airways and originally founded as ViaFly, is a state-owned airline which serves as the flag carrier of Meridia. It currently serves many destinations with both its main airline and its local service Equinox Rapid. The airline is part of the HiWorld Alliance.
History
ViaFly
ViaFly was PaintedBlue's first airline, with its first hub at Fort Yaxier International Airport. It grew to have 15 flights by the time PaintedBlue reached Senator and opened a new hub at Cape Cambridge Orilla Airfield. By January 2022, it had 30 flights. In June 2022, ViaFly announced it would rename to Equinox and become Meridia's new flag carrier since JetMeridia got absorbed by it in October 2021.
Meridia's first flag carrier airline
Meridia's original state flag carrier, JetMeridia, opened its first route in 2021 from Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport, operating 3 flights in total before its owner PaintedBlue couldn't handle running two airlines at once, so JetMeridia was absorbed by ViaFly in October 2021.
Airline Subsidiaries
Equinox is the main airline which operates out of major airports and hubs.
Equinox Rapid is a subsidiary of Equinox which is responsible for operating local flights to airports in Meridia.
In-Flight Services & Benefits
Economy
Economy class is the standard class which provides you with the necessities of flying. You will get up to 15° of seat recline, free WiFi for the duration of the flight, universal power outlets, and free in flight entertainment.
Comfort Economy
Comfort Economy provides more luxury over Economy class. It has the benefits of Economy class, but with extra perks such as more legroom, 25° of seat recline, and being able to sit at the front section of the plane (obviously).
In-Flight WiFi
All Equinox flights are equipped with free in-flight WiFi. The WiFi is available for the duration of the flight.
In-Flight Entertainment
Equinox planes are equipped with an IFE on every seat. It allows you to do a multitude of activities, such as watching select movies, to playing select interactive games.
In-Flight Magazine (planned)
Currently, Equinox is in the process of creating an in flight magazine service of select topics that you might want to enjoy in the skies.
Fleet
| Model Name | Amount in service | Image | Company | Tail # | Services/Perks |
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| SI-A 300 | 1 | 
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SubwayIndustries-Aerospace | 200 | WiFi: Yes (Free)
IFE: Yes Outlets: Yes |
| AJ-S | 5 | 
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Azure Vehicles Aerospace Division | 300 | WiFi: No
IFE: Yes Outlets: Yes |
| AJ-100 | 3 | 
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Azure Vehicles Aerospace Division | 400 | WiFi: Yes (Free)
IFE: Yes Outlets: Yes |
| EAM X-70 | 0 | 
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Epsilon Aircraft Manufacturing | 500 | WiFi: Yes (Free)
IFE: Yes Outlets: Yes |
| AP-10S | 0 | 
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Azure Vehicles Aerospace Division | 600 | WiFi: No
IFE: Yes Outlets: Yes |
Frequent Flyer Rewards Program
Additionally to the in-flight benefits, the Azimuth rewards program also offers some additional benefits for our flyers. They were linked with SkyNation's rewards program, however they are currently being reworked due to ViaFly leaving said alliance.
Azimuth Standard/SkyNation Silver
Azimuth Standard is the first tier of the program.
To Qualify: 50,000 EQMs and/or $6,000 EQDs
- Access to SkyNation Lounges - All SkyNation Silver members receive two passes per year to enter SkyNation lounges. With each pass they are allowed to bring up to two additional guests.
- Priority Boarding - All SkyNation Silver frequent fliers automatically get complimentary priority boarding on all flights, once they start boarding you may use the "Priority" lane which guarantees you that you will enter before everyone else.
- Priority Check-In - All SkyNation Silver frequent fliers save time right from the start with our dedicated Priority check-in line.
- Complimentary Upgrades - On all SkyNation Alliance airlines you may request a first/business class upgrade (if available) for no charge (24 hours before flight), not all flights included.
- SkyNation Silver Status - All SkyNation Silver members will receive a card or sticker to add onto their existing card that allows them to use their benefits by just presenting their card when traveling.
- SkyPoints Earning Bonus - On all SkyNation flights you may receive up to a 1.25x bonus on full-fare tickets.
- Waived Bag Fees - All SkyNation Silver frequent fliers automatically get their baggage fees waived.
- Customer Service Priority - At SkyNation Silver, you’ll be treated to premium service with high priority when calling a SkyRewards representative or a member airline reservations specialist. Call anytime with questions about your flights or any time you need assistance.
Azimuth Plus/SkyNation Gold
Azimuth Plus is the second tier of the program.
To Qualify: 75,000 EQMs and/or $9,000 EQDs
- Access to SkyNation Lounges - All SkyNation Gold members receive six passes per year to enter SkyNation lounges. With each pass they are allowed to bring up to two additional guests.
- Priority Boarding - All SkyNation Gold frequent fliers automatically get complimentary priority boarding on all flights, once they start boarding you may use the "Priority" lane which guarantees you that you will enter before everyone else.
- Priority Check-In - All SkyNation Gold frequent fliers save time right from the start with our dedicated Priority check-in line.
- Complimentary Upgrades - On all SkyNation Alliance airlines you may request a first/business class upgrade (if available) for no charge (72 hours before flight), not all flights included.
- SkyNation Gold Status - All SkyNation Gold members will receive a new SkyNation Gold card which will allow them to receive perks by just showing or swiping their card when travelling.
- SkyPoints Earning Bonus - On all SkyNation flights you may receive up to a 1.5x bonus on full-fare tickets.
- Waived Bag Fees - All platinum tier frequent fliers automatically get their baggage fees waived.
- Customer Service Priority - At SkyNation Gold, you’ll be treated to premium service with higher priority when calling a SkyRewards representative or a member airline reservations specialist. Call anytime with questions about your flights or any time you need assistance.
Azimuth Platinum/SkyNation Platinum
Azimuth Platinum is the third and highest tier of the program.
To Qualify: 125,000 EQMs and/or $15,000 EQDs For our most valued and trusted return passengers we offer the most luxurious experience in the MRT airline industry. Here are some of the luxurious features there are to SkyNation Platinum
- Luxurious Ground Service - All SkyNation Platinum frequent fliers qualify to receive pick up and drop off service to/from the airport when flying on SkyNation Platinum.
- Priority Boarding - All SkyNation Platinum frequent fliers automatically get complimentary priority boarding on all flights, once they start boarding you may use the "Priority" lane which guarantees you that you will enter before everyone else.
- Priority Check-In - All SkyNation Platinum frequent fliers save time right from the start with our dedicated Priority check-in line.
- Access to SkyNation Lounges - All SkyNation Platinum members receive unlimited access to enter SkyNation lounges with their SkyNation Platinum card and they are allowed to bring up to four additional guests.
- Complimentary Upgrades - On all SkyNation Alliance airlines you may request a first/business class upgrade (if available) for no charge (120 hours before flight), not all flights included.
- SkyPoints Earning Bonus - On all SkyNation flights you may receive up to a 1.75x bonus on full-fare tickets.
- SkyNation Platinum Card - All SkyNation Platinum members will receive a SkyNation Platinum card that allows them to use all the perks that they receive when it is presented while traveling.
- Waived Bag Fees - All Diamond tier frequent fliers automatically get their baggage fees waived.
- Customer Service Priority - At SkyNation Platinum, you’ll be treated to premium service with VIP priority when calling a SkyRewards representative or a member airline reservations specialist. Call anytime with questions about your flights or any time you need assistance.
- SkyNation Concierge - Our Concierge staff is available to all SkyNation Platinum members day or night as a personal resource for many different aspects of your life. Whether you need to select a restaurant and arrange the details of an upcoming special event or if you want expert advice selecting just the right gift, you can rely on Concierge to coordinate and take care of your requests, big and small.
Notes: EQMs = Elite Qualifying Miles (Flying on any SkyNation Flight) EQDs = Elite Qualifying Dollars (Buying Plane Tickets, Spending Money On SkyNation)
Flights
| Equinox Flights List | |||||||||
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| Flight Number | Origin | Departure Gate | Destination | Arrival Gate | Aircraft Model | Status | Notes | ||
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VF001 | ABG
Antioch-Bay Point Garvey |
I17 | ✈ | DFM
Deadbush Foxfoe Memorial |
65 | AVAD
AJ-100 |
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First
commercial flight |
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VF002 | MAX
Murrville-Arcadia International |
A7 T1 | ✈ | WMI
West Mesa International |
I4 | S-IA
SI-A 300 |
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VF003 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I3 | ✈ | ABG
Antioch-Bay Point Garvey |
I17 | AVAD
AJ-100 |
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VF004 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I5 | ✈ | AVAD
AJ-100 |
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VF005 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7A | ✈ | LNT
Lanatam Airfield |
A2 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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First flight to an
airfield |
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VF006 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7B | ✈ | HGW
Hendon Gatwick Airport |
1 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF007 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7C | ✈ | RSZ
Villanueva Rick Sanchez Airfield |
4 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF008 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7D | ✈ | VFW
Venceslo-Fifth Ward |
B23 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF009 | ABG
Antioch-Bay Point Garvey |
D5 | ✈ | TSA
Titsensaki Sealerwhale International |
unknown | AVAD
AJ-S |
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First ViaRapid
Flight (before the renumbering) |
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VF010 | ABG
Antioch-Bay Point Garvey |
D5 | ✈ | OPA
Oparia LeTourneau International |
B8 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF011 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7A | ✈ | ECJ
Encinitas Joya Airfield |
3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF012 | ABG
Antioch-Bay Point Garvey |
D5 | ✈ | ECJ
Encinitas Joya Airfield |
3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF013 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7B | ✈ | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF014 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7C | ✈ | PCA
Prismarine City Airfield |
B3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF015 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | PCA
Prismarine City Airfield |
B3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF016 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7D | ✈ | SEG
Segville International |
E2 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF017 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | NIW
Niwen Airport |
1 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF018 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | PIA
Polytan International Airport |
8B | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF019 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | OCD
Ottia Cape Dios Airfield |
6 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF020 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | ✈ | MWT
Miu Wan Tseng Tsz Leng International Airport |
57 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF021 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7A | ✈ | MWT
Miu Wan Tseng Tsz Leng International Airport |
57 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF022 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | ✈ | NMW
Nymphalia Windus Aura Airfield |
3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF023 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7B | ✈ | NMW
Nymphalia Windus Aura Airfield |
3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF024 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | ✈ | MPI
Mojangsburg-Pretoria Capital Airport |
C9 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF025 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7C | ✈ | MPI
Mojangsburg-Pretoria Capital Airport |
C9 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF026 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | ✈ | CBI
Chan Bay International Airport |
12 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF027 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7D | ✈ | CBI
Chan Bay International Airport |
12 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF028 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | LAR
Larkspur Lilyflower International Airport |
B23 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF029 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7A | ✈ | LAR
Larkspur Lilyflower International Airport |
B23 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF030 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | RVA
Richville International Airport |
R26 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF031 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7B | ✈ | RVA
Richville International Airport |
R26 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF032 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
4 | ✈ | IAS
Itomori Air and Space Port |
B2 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VF033 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7C | ✈ | IAS
Itomori Air and Space Port |
B2 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VR001 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
55 | ✈ | SND
Port Sonder Airfield |
2 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VR002 | COA
Cape Cambridge Orilla Regional Airport |
5 | ✈ | PCE
Peacopolis International Airport |
B3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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VR003 | FYI
Fort Yaxier International |
I7C | ✈ | PCE
Peacopolis International Airport |
B3 | AVAD
AJ-S |
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Accidents & Incidents
- In November 2020, ViaFly flight VF002 operating an SI-A 300 on a routine flight from Murrville-Arcadia Intl to West Mesa Intl suffered an engine failure. The right engine of the aircraft shut down unexpectedly mid flight. The pilot managed to safely divert the flight to Fort Yaxier International and landed the plane successfully with no casualties reported. The issue is currently being looked into. This follows more than eleven issues of engine shutdowns from many airlines operating SI-A-100s and -300s since the start of 2020.