World Airways Extends MD-11 Passenger Service Contract With Sonair
June 9, 2008
World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics, has signed an agreement extending MD-11 passenger service for the eighth year with Sonair Servicio Aereo, a subsidiary of Sonangol, the national petroleum company of Angola.
World Airways operates three non-stop, round-trip flights per week between Houston, Texas, and Luanda, Angola, through a collaborative effort between Sonair and the US Africa Energy Association (USAEA).
This service, known as the Houston Express, is operated by World Airways on their behalf and provides the only available premium, exclusive non-stop travel option for USAEA members.
The Houston Express utilizes a specially configured MD-11 aircraft with 12 first-class, 78 business and 23 super-economy seats.