Monsilvan Airways
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| Founded | 7 September 1959 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 16 December 1959 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | Dynasty Flyer (王朝传单) | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 142 | ||||||
| Destinations | ? | ||||||
| Headquarters | East Madian, Amking, Monsilva | ||||||
| Key people | Yuan Fenfang (Chairperson) | ||||||
| Revenue |  ¥ 64.546 billion (2020) | ||||||
| Operating income | ¥ 11.731 billion (2020) | ||||||
| Net income | ¥ 7.922 billion (2020) | ||||||
| Total assets | ¥ 132.783 billion (2020) | ||||||
| Website | www.shankuo-hangkung.ms | ||||||
Monsilvan Airways (SKH; Monsilvan: 山国航空; pinyin: Shānguó Hángkōng), or Shankuo Hangkung is the flag carrier of the Monsilvan Republic and the country's largest airline. It is headquartered in East Madian, a district of Amking in which Xu Zhou-da International Airport, the largest airport in Monsilva and one of its airport hubs, is situated. The airline also has Luhai Qingdao International Airport, Monsilva's second largest airport, as its second airport hub. It operates well over a thousand flights weekly consisting mostly of passenger flights, but also several cargo flights, to hundreds of cities across Ostlandet, Sur and Ecros.
Although Monsilvan Airways operates as a passenger airline, one of its subsidiaries, wholly owned by the company, known as Monsilvan Airways Cargo, serves as the airline's cargo flight operator. As well as Monsilvan Airways Cargo, Monsilvan Airways also owns Monsilva Airways Shikwai, often referred to simply as Shikwai (市快, 'city express'), which serves as a regional airline which operates domestic flights within Monsilva. Monsilvan Airways is also a partial owner of the Monsilva's largest budget airline, Dongyi Airlines, which operates flights across Ostlandet and to Ecros. The company's slogan is Where ancient paths meet modern skies.
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History
Formation and early years (1959–1972)
Monsilvan Airways was founded in 1959 as a government owned company. It was administered by the Kingdom of Monsilva's Department of Transport. It was founded by Xue Shun, a retired royal air force officer, and initially concentrated on charter flights. However, during the 1960s, Monsilvan Airways began to establish scheduled routes. In September 1961, a flight from Amking to Luhai became the airline's first scheduled, and first domestic flight. As time went on, the airline began establishing scheduled routes across Ostlandet. With the airlines' first large jet airliners, it began operating services across the Kivu Ocean into west Ecros.
Disruption of services (1972–1978)
In 1972, civil unrest in Monsilva began affecting airports across the country. Protests that took place near airports would often trespass onto airport land and occasionally ground many aircraft by running onto runways and around terminals. This took a toll on Monsilvan Airways' income and reputation as many international airports began suspending flights to Monsilva due to the excessive disruptions. In 1974, the government established strict military police patrols around Monsilva's busiest airports. During the mass protests in 1978, around 10 people were shot and killed by the Monsilvan Royal Police Service after climbing over the perimeter fence at Amking Dazhen International Airport (now known as Xu Zhou-da International Airport). This incident resulted in the airport being temporarily closed as airlines began halting services due to the incident.
After the arrest of Shao Yaoting and the establishment of the Monsilvan Republic on 25 December 1978, Monsilva's airports began reopening and almost all services run by Monsilvan Airways before the closure had been resumed by April 1979.
International expansion (1978–2005)
Following the standard utilization of wide-bodied jet airliners on highly profitable routes across the Kivu Ocean, Monsilvan Airways began introducing newer models of aircraft and began placing them on their long-haul flights. The airline opened a huge number of routes during the 1980s, including the beginning of services to Sur, including Saint Romero I International Airport in San Salvador, Creeperopolis.
In 1983, the Monsilvan government decided to let Monsilvan Airways establish itself as a public company. It entered the Amking Stock Exchange later in Autumn 1983. In 1997, not long after the death of Monsilva's first president, Xu Zhou-da, the Chairman of Monsilvan Airways, Fan Zemin, recommended that Monsilvan Airways' airport hub, Amking Dazhen International Airport be renamed to Xu Zhou-da International Airport. The bid was successful, with the airport being renamed in January 1998.
As the company began growing rapidly during the boom in air travel during the 1980s and 1990s, it began increasing its domestic and international flight frequency. In 1999 it inaugurated its first flights via western Ostlandet which crossed the Alathlasiu Ocean towards eastern Ecros.
Recent history and future plans (2005–present)
During its more recent history, the airline has been focusing on maintaining its lead on Monsilvan air travel through safety and travel advertising. The company has put significant funding and effort into hiring civilian-trained pilots and attract university students studying air transport or aviation into training programs with the airline. This has, as intended, increased the airlines safety regulation and Monsilvan Airways' reputation as a safe airline.
The airline has also created multiple large-scale advertising campaigns in many countries across Terraconserva, most of which have been sponsored by Tourism Monsilva (山国旅游), Monsilva's national tourism agency. Most of these advertising campaigns focus on Monsilva's history, specifically it ancient history, often referring to sights and places commonly associated with the Zhou dynasty and the many other dynasties that preceded it.
Headquarters
Monsilvan Airways has its headquarters within Xu Zhou-da International Airport, which is located in East Madian, Amking. The entrance to the HQ is situated between the first and second terminals of the airport. The airline had previously been headquartered outside the airport and closer to Amking's city centre. This location had been frequently discussed amongst the company as the location was abnormally far from an airport considering it was an airline. The company eventually relocated to its current headquarters in 1980.
Branding
Livery and uniforms
Throughout its history, Monsilvan Airways has had three different liveries, its current red and blue 'phoenix' livery being introduced in 1995. The airline's first livery consisted of a yellow dragon, resembling the one of the flag of the Kingdom of Monsilva, on a dark red background with '山国航空' written below the dragon. In 1980, the airline changed its livery in order to disassociate itself with Shao Yaoting's military regime during the last 15 years of the Kingdom that had controlled the airline before 1978. Its new livery consisted of the white sun which can be seen on the current flag of Monsilva on a red background.
In 1995, the airline changed its branding from the flag to a red and blue and what the airline calls an 'abstract phoenix'. A new font was chosen for the company's name and to cater to more international travellers, the name of the company was written in WG Pinyin as opposed to Monsilvan characters which gave Monsilvan Airways a more international name as more people could read 'Shankuo Hangkung' instead of having to translate the airline's name into each respective language.
Marketing slogans
Monsilvan Airways has used many different slogans throughout its operational history. In 1989, the current official slogan was introduced to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Other slogans have been used by the airline since 1989, but "where ancient paths meet modern skies" has remained Monsilvan Airways' official slogan.
Destinations
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
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| Abersiania | |||
| Ajakanistan | |||
| Akvarelusus | |||
| Araucarlia | |||
| Baltanla | Seattal | Tan son Seat International Airport | Passenger |
| Byasa | |||
| Creeperopolis | San Salvador | Saint Romero I International Airport | Passenger |
| Eleutherios | |||
| Entropan | |||
| Gjorka | |||
| Groffenord | |||
| Hapatmitas | |||
| Jackson | |||
| Karimun | |||
| Kernev | Lannwedhenek and Kernev | Lannwedhenek Airport | Seasonal |
| Kivu | |||
| Majocco | |||
| Monsilva | Amking | Xu Zhou-da International Airport | Passenger |
| Amking City Airport | Passenger | ||
| Huiyong | Huiyong City Airport | Passenger | |
| Goubei | Lin Sun Airport | Passenger | |
| Haimao | Haimao Damien International Airport | Passenger | |
| Lancheng | Lancheng Airport | Passenger | |
| Luhai | Luhai Qingdao International Airport | Passenger | |
| Lunbei | Lunbei City Airport | Passenger | |
| Lunhuang | Lunhuang Airport | Passenger | |
| Maojie | Maojie City Airport | Passenger | |
| Menchi | Menchi Qianzhen International Airport | Passenger | |
| Ren'ai | Ren'ai County Airport | Passenger | |
| San Kong | San Kong International Airport | Passenger | |
| Sanzhong | Sanzhong City Airport | Passenger | |
| Shangrao | Shangrao Pudong International Airport | Passenger | |
| Tsingyi | Tsingyi City Airport | Passenger | |
| Waiping | Waiping City Airport | Passenger | |
| Wodai | Wodai Airport | Passenger | |
| Xinbin and Taoyuan | Xinbin Taoyuan International Airport | Passenger | |
| Xinji | Xinji City Airport | Passenger | |
| Yilan | Yilan City Airport | Passenger | |
| Yinjiang | Yingjiang City Airport | Passenger | |
| Zhangye | Zhangye Tanxi International Airport | Passenger | |
| Zuoying | Zuoying Panda Airport | Passenger | |
| Montcrabe | |||
| Montesayette | |||
| New Gandor | |||
| New Illyricum | Terminated | ||
| Paleocacher | |||
| Pavulturilor | |||
| Quebecshire | |||
| Rakhman | |||
| Reykanes | |||
| Salisford | |||
| Saratov | |||
| Sconia | |||
| Svedonia | |||
| Tirol | |||
| Tranquillia | |||
| Tyrandor | |||
| Uulgadzar |
Services
Cabin classes
Business Class
Business Class, also known as Dynasty Class or Chaotai Tsang (朝代舱), is offered on all Monsilvan Airways aircraft.
Premium Business Class
Premium Business Class or Premium Dynasty Class is available on some of Monsilvan Airways' larger planes. The seats are configured in a 1-2-1 layout, offering every passenger direct aisle access. The seat is 198 centimetres (78 in) long in full flat mode. Each seat features natural woodgrain table, adjustable reading lights, multiple storage bins, AC and USB sockets and an 18-inch multiple-touch screen with touchscreen-control. Turndown service is offered by cabin crew upon request while a self-service galley bar, named as Sky Lounge, offers snacks, instant noodles, drinks, and books for passengers during in-flight.
First Class seats
Monsilvan Airways intercontinental flights feature First Class services, where each seat features a 40-cm personal screen with audio and video on demand, USB ports, universal power outlet, and noise cancelling headphones. Turndown services are also offered by the cabin crew upon request.
Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy Class is offered on most Monsilvan Airways flights. The class features fixed-back seats, 31-cm multiple-touch screens, USB ports, universal power outlets, footrests, leg-rests, and tables with adjustable tablet holders. Passengers travelling in Premium Economy Class will receive complimentary amenity kits, slippers, and inflatable neck-rests. The seat pitch is approximately 100 centimetres (39 in).
Economy Class
Economy Class on all aircraft features 80 centimetres (31 in) of pitch and IFE screens ranging from 16.5 to 28-cm size.
In-flight services
Meal services
Food and beverages served on flights from Monsilva are provided by Monsilvan Continental Catering Services (MCCS) facilities located in most of Monsilva's airports. Monsilvan Airways offers a variety of meals on intercontinental routes, depending on seat class, destination and flight length. North Ecrosian, Surian and central Ostlandet menu selections are typically offered, including seasonal menu selections varied by destination. Special meal offerings can be requested in each class during booking, including children's, religious, vegitarian, and other meals. Meals from famous Monsilvan restaurants or hotels are offered, mainly to First and Dynasty class passengers.
On all flights, Monsilvan Airways offers refreshments or snack boxes. This can include mixed nuts, Sun Cakes or Lihua jellies.
In-flight entertainment
Hangkung Yu-i, the in-flight entertainment system of Monsilvan Airways, is available on all aircraft types. The system comes in six languages: Monsilvan, Creeperian (Creeperian and Iberic scripts), Quebecshirite, Jackian, Baltanese and Fujikunian. Over 100 movies are offered in addition to television shows, songs, and video games. Other functions include exterior camera views, company information, and connecting flight data (available prior to landing). Furthermore, on some aircraft, "Hangkung Yu-i" features Duty-Free catalogues, E-Books, surveys and chatrooms.
Regarding personal electronic devices, Monsilvan Airways, in accordance with governmental regulations, allows passengers to use electronics, storable in the seat pocket and under flight mode, throughout the journey. Digital devices heavier than 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) can only be used above 3 kilometres (9,800 ft). Furthermore, after landing and during long delays, data roaming will be allowed under the captain's permission.
In-flight connectivity (Wi-Fi)
In-flight Wi-Fi, is available on most aircraft once the plane reaches cruising altitude. Passengers can enjoy internet connection by paying through the system. There are also free services such as news articles and weather information. Phone calls and video chat are not permitted on the system.
In-flight magazines
Monsilvan Airways publishes three in-flight magazines for its passengers: International Dynasty, Hangkung Yu-i, and Tien Chingpin.
International Dynasty, the main Monsilvan Airways magazine, has articles in Monsilvan, Quebecshirite, Spanish, Jackian and Baltanese. The articles feature local and international events, descriptive culture, social introductions, personal interviews, in-flight entertainment instructions, and Monsilvan Airways news.
Hangkung Yu-i, Monsilvan Airways' in-flight entertainment guide, provides information on the movies, videos, music, and radio channels offered.
Tien Chingpin is Monsilvan Airways' duty-free catalogue.
Dynasty Flyer
Dynasty Flyer is Monsilvan Airways' frequent flyer program. There are four tiers where three elite tiers are Silver, Gold, and Jade. Members can qualify for these elite tiers by earning enough air miles and/or segments within 12 calendar months. Elite members have more privileges such as access to the VIP Lounge, a higher checked baggage allowance, and being able to upgrade their ticket to a different cabin.
Dynasty Lounges
Monsilvan Airways' airline lounges are branded as "Dynasty Lounge". Dynasty Lounge is available to Business Class passengers and Dynasty Flyer Silver, Gold, and Jade cardholders. Two-section lounges include an Exclusive Area, for Dynasty Flyer Gold and Jade cardholders, and a Business Class Area, for Business Class passengers and Dynasty Flyer Jade cardholders.
Dynasty Lounge features vary by location. Services typically include meals, refreshments, free Wi-Fi access, computers, televisions, publications and shower facilities. Sleeping quarters and tea bars are featured at the Xu Zhou-da International Airport Terminal 1 lounge, which was designed by Monsilvan architect Chen Rai.
