TransAbayadi Airlines

TransAbayadi Airlines, stylized as transAbayadi and officially Aerolíneas TransAbayadi SA, is a operating in the coastal areas of the Abayadi Sea, particularly the western Abayadi. The company is headquartered Lora,, Ventora. Having operated s since its inception, the airline continues to offer scheduled air service to a number of under-served destinations using a mix of smaller and. The company's slogan is We take you there.

History
Formed in 1931, the airline began operations the following year. Initially serving destinations in eastern Ventora and western Watan, TransAbayadi added several destinations in the following years, eventually reaching as far east as Duomo and Shemia. The company was able to serve smaller coastal destinations since its s did not need the degree of infrastructure typical of standard ground-based airports. This remains a characteristic of the airline's operational model to the present day.

Destinations
TransAbayadi currently serves 36 destinations in the Abayadi basin.

Current fleet
As a small airline, TransAbyadi keeps the types of aircraft in its fleet as limited as possible to simplify servicing and minimize training expenses. Each of the aircraft is named after a noted figure in Ventoran exploration.

Former fleet
The following types of aircraft were previously operated the airline:

Livery
TransAbayadi aircraft are white overall with the circle A logo on the tail. The airline's name appears in bright red on the engine housing of the and toward the front of the fuselage on other aircraft. The name of each plane appears in blue script below the cockpit windows. The s have a red-blue-red stripe along the fuselage and their hulls are dark blue. The Seastars bear red and blue stripes along the the front and rear sections on each side.

Cabins and service
The Be-210 offers first, premium second, and standard second class seating in 1-1, 1-2, and 2-2 configurations, respectively. cabins feature 1-1 premium second and 1-2 standard second class seating. The Seastars offer only standard second class seating in a 1-2 configuration.

All aircraft offer in-flight wi-fi for purchase in second class and no additional charge in first class. Flights over 45 minutes include a complimentary soft drink and snack. Only flights over an hour and a half offer meal service and alcohol, which are both complimentary in first class and offered as options in the second classes. Flights over 2-1/2 hours may feature an inflight movie. First class passengers also enjoy priority boarding.

TransAbayadi is a member of the GlobalSkies. The airline's, Abayadi Explorers, allows passengers the ability to earn points toward redemption for discounted tickets, class upgrade, meal service, and in-flight wi-fi.

Criticism
Flight delays or cancellations due to weather, particularly from rough seas, are not uncommon as a result of TransAbayadi's use of seaplanes and shoreline terminals rather than commercial airports at about a third of its destinations. Passengers have complained of bumpy take-offs and turbulent landings on occasion which the airline attributes to sea conditions. Some passengers have complained about the costs of airfare but TransAbayadi claims pricing is based on the expenses involved in providing flights to under-served locations.

Accidents

 * On March 18, 1959, flight 856, a named Vincenç Sania, was damaged during take-off at, , Ventora. The aircraft then capsized and sank, resulting in only minor injuries.