Harmony Airways
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| Founded | 2002 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Vancouver International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Calgary International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 4 | ||||||
| Destinations | 7 | ||||||
| Parent company | HMY Airways Inc | ||||||
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||||||
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| Website | http://www.harmonyairways.com | ||||||
Harmony Airways (formerly known as HMY Airways) is a low-fare, full service airline based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Harmony offers advance seat selection, a full meal service, complimentary beverages, and in-flight entertainment and vacation packages (through its tour operator, Harmony Vacations).
History
Originally established and started operations as "HMY Airways", in 2002 by Canadian entrepreneur Dr. David T.K. Ho, the airline was renamed "Harmony Airways" in 2004 in a marketing attempt to make the brand more memorable; the airline's operating company still retains the name HMY. A key HMY spokesperson was Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan. In 2004, former British Columbia Finance Minister Gary Collins resigned to become Chief Executive Officer of Harmony. As of January 2005, Harmony discontinued service to Los Angeles and began flights to Palm Springs, California.
In May 2005, Harmony announced:
- Harmony Airways has received designation for the scheduled operation of passenger air service to China
- Direct service from Calgary and Kelowna to Hawaii
- All flights would now have "harmonyone" business class
- Purchase of a fourth aircraft.
Throughout the summer of 2005, Harmony announced additional direct service from Abbotsford and Victoria to Hawaii.
Due to the introduction of "harmonyone" business class, all Harmony aircraft have phased out the Companion Class premium economy/coach class service.
Destinations
Harmony Airways flies from Vancouver to:
From Calgary to:
From Toronto to:
From Victoria to:
- Honolulu (Seasonal service)
From Kelowna to
- Honolulu (Seasonal service)
Former Destinations
Harmony Airways no longer provides service to:
Services
All economy passengers on Harmony Airways receive rows with a 32" seat pitch, meal and beverage service, in-flight movies and music (including free headphones), and Free advance seat selection.
harmonyone
harmonyone is the new business class service offered by Harmony Airways. Passengers receive express check-in, boarding priority, higher-quality meals, wider seats than economy (with a 52" seat pitch), an amenity kit, a spa gift card, Harmony Airway's "Interlude" hand-held entertainment system, and laptop plug-ins.
Harmony Vacations
Harmony Vacations (formerly Companion Holidays) is the tour operator for Harmony Airways offering package vacations to the Hawaiian Islands, California and Nevada, and offers connecting flights throughout British Columbia with Hawkair and Pacific Coastal Airlines. They also have an agreement with Air North for flights to and from Whitehorse. Out of Oahu and Maui, there are connecting flights with Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to the other Hawaiian Islands. At all destinations, customers are able to rent with Alamo Rent A Car.
Harmony Vacations offer packages to: Las Vegas, Primm (Primm Valley), Palm Springs (seasonally), Honolulu, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii ("The Big Island").
Fleet
The Harmony Airways fleet consists of 4 Boeing 757-200 aircraft (as of December 2005).
Partner airlines
Harmony Vacations connecting flights throughout British Columbia with Hawkair and Pacific Coastal Airlines. They also have an agreement with Air North for flights to and from Whitehorse. Out of Oahu and Maui, there are connecting flights with Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to the other Hawaiian Islands.
Affinity programs
Harmony Airways does not currently offer a benefits program. However, members of Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and Air Miles may redeem flights on Harmony Airways. Members of these programs cannot earn points while flying with Harmony.