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- The former owner of OnlyFans joined Global Airlines’ board of directors, leveraging his previous successes to support the airline.
- Global Airlines aims to bring back the charm of air travel with the promise of luxurious amenities.
- Although initial flight plans have been delayed, the airline plans to begin charter flights later this year.
The former owner and co-founder of OnlyFans, an internet content subscription service, is now helping a start-up British airline get back on its feet. Tom Stokely, the adult website’s former chief operating officer, has been appointed as a director to lead Global Airlines, which was formed in 2021.
The company hopes to make a name for itself in the transatlantic market, competing with airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. It reportedly has a fleet of four Airbus A380 aircraft and plans to begin operating them in the second half of this year.
From website to airline: how?
Stokely is listed on the UK government’s public stock exchange. Website as “board member” His recent arrival can be attributed to his success on OnlyFans.according to telegraph paperMr Stokely, his brother Tim and father Guy founded the website in 2016. As its popularity grew, profits soared, and in 2019 the trio sold a majority stake to porn billionaire Leo Radvinsky. For an undisclosed price, OnlyFans recorded $45.8bn (£36m) in subscription profits that year and attracted an even bigger audience during the pandemic.
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The Telegraph said Mr Stokely was able to buy a stake in a global airline with the money he made from the website. Former banker James Asquith founded Global Aviation after setting a Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to fly to all 196 sovereign nations. Mr Stokely reportedly met Mr Asquith last year when he joined the advisory board of his travel company Holiday Swap.
When Mr. Stokely joined Holiday Swap’s board of directors, he was described as: “A talented businessman” Those with previous work experience “Major company” However, according to the Telegraph, OnlyFans was not mentioned.
Bring back the glamor with a jumbo jet
Stokely’s appointment comes as Global Airlines prepares an offer “Quickly relieves the aches and pains associated with commercial air travel.” Flights between London and New York. Mr Asquith reportedly commented that he intended to bring back the charm of flying for passengers. “It feels like a million dollars.” Details of the amenities are unclear, but the airline will offer Laurent-Perrier champagne on board and first class passengers will be provided with a direct chauffeur service to the airport, the Telegraph reported.
The airline operates an A380 with approximately 471 seats. Asquith reportedly secured four aircraft but reportedly agreed to more. The airline said its jumbo jets are unique and loved by many.
“There is no other aircraft like it in the world, and there is no other travel experience like it. The A380 is an icon of our time. Combining cutting-edge aviation technology with an inspired cabin design, this aircraft We lead the industry in standards of innovation, experience and efficiency, and are loved by passengers, pilots and crew alike.”
Operation begins
Global Airlines originally planned to have one A380 in service by spring this year, but that goal has been pushed back to later this year in favor of charter flights.
“Our intention is to begin charter flights in late 2024, followed by scheduled flights from the UK.” a spokesperson told the Telegraph.
The company is also considering operating charter services for major events such as the FIFA World Cup to be held in Miami in 2026.
“We aim to launch our first passenger services within the next 12 months. However, like many other airlines, we have experienced delays with our partners and multiple supply chain issues, and we continue to We are dealing with it and finding solutions.” A spokesperson explained.