OT: OneWorld carrier Malev stops operating, flights grounded
Feb 3, 2012, 12:23 am
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OT: OneWorld carrier Malev stops operating, flights grounded
Not bankrupt - but it looks like it's going that way:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...8D30E920120203
Hungarian flag-carrier Malev announced on Friday that it had stopped operating because its liquidity situation has become unsustainable and all its flights had been grounded as of 0500 GMT on Friday.
Last edited by papabear; Feb 3, 2012 at 12:48 am Reason: Correct URL
Feb 3, 2012, 12:52 am
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I'm in Hungary now, and it's been known this was coming for a few days. Of course, that prior knowledge caused all Malev's suppliers to ask for advance payment, so bringing the end much more quickly. No-one here really seems to know whether this is going to end in bankruptcy or the Hungarian Government will somehow find a way round the EU subsidy rules.
Thankfully I'm flying home on LH, but BUD airport could be rather interesting when I get there later today ...
Thankfully I'm flying home on LH, but BUD airport could be rather interesting when I get there later today ...
Feb 3, 2012, 1:26 am
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We flew them a couple of times last year - shame it is going. Feel sorry for the people working there. And Gatwick loses yet another carrier.
Some more info here as well: Cash-strapped Malev ceases operations
Some more info here as well: Cash-strapped Malev ceases operations
Feb 3, 2012, 2:01 am
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HELP- Will BA honor tickets booked through Malev?
Hope a flyertalker may assist- I have flights from ATH to LHR and LHR to JFK on British Airways in Club Europe for late April. They were issued by Malev on Malev ticket stock. E-tickets were emailed to me last week and booking shows confirmed on BA.COM also. Now that Malev has stopped flying- and assuming they fold- is my travel safe with BA or am I stuffed because tickets were bought and issued by Malev??
Information would be greatly appreciated.
Information would be greatly appreciated.
Feb 3, 2012, 2:15 am
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. The flights are BA operated and BA flight numbers-
Feb 3, 2012, 3:09 am
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Just appeared on BA.com
f you have a booking to travel with Malev the following options are available to you:
Rebooking options for BA customers
•If you have a BA125 ticket which was issued on or before
2 February 2012, which contains a Malev sector, you can call us to reroute your ticket to your final destination on a BA flight, or request a full refund.
•If you have a Malev (MA182) ticket with a BA sector, which was ticketed on or before 2 February 2012, you can use your ticket for the BA sector only. No other options are available.
How to make changes to your booking:
If you would like to change your booking please call us:
•From the UK: 0844 493 0787 (0600-2000 local time)
•From Hungary: +361 777 47 47
•Contact details for other British Airways offices
Options for Malev (MA182) customers
•If you have a Malev ticket (MA182) with no BA sectors we cannot offer you any refund or rebooking options. For the latest information Malev have issued the following telephone numbers:
Hungary 06-40-21-21-21
Overseas +36-1-802-11-11
f you have a booking to travel with Malev the following options are available to you:
Rebooking options for BA customers
•If you have a BA125 ticket which was issued on or before
2 February 2012, which contains a Malev sector, you can call us to reroute your ticket to your final destination on a BA flight, or request a full refund.
•If you have a Malev (MA182) ticket with a BA sector, which was ticketed on or before 2 February 2012, you can use your ticket for the BA sector only. No other options are available.
How to make changes to your booking:
If you would like to change your booking please call us:
•From the UK: 0844 493 0787 (0600-2000 local time)
•From Hungary: +361 777 47 47
•Contact details for other British Airways offices
Options for Malev (MA182) customers
•If you have a Malev ticket (MA182) with no BA sectors we cannot offer you any refund or rebooking options. For the latest information Malev have issued the following telephone numbers:
Hungary 06-40-21-21-21
Overseas +36-1-802-11-11