BelgiumExel Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Bring a concise chapter of Belgian aviation history into your everyday wardrobe with this BelgiumExel cotton polo shirt. The airline began operations on 15 February 2004, stepping in after Sobelair closed and carrying holiday travelers on charter routes to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Its service ended on 31 January 2005 after a contract was terminated amid financial difficulties. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts, Belgian travel-history collectors, and anyone drawn to the brief story of BelgiumExel and its sister airline, HollandExel.
BelgiumExel was a Belgian airline owned by ExelAviation Group. It began operations on 15 February 2004, entering service to cover the gap left by the closure of Sobelair. The airline operated charter flights to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean as part of holiday packages for Thomas Cook AG. It also functioned as the sister airline of HollandExel, placing it within a wider airline group serving holiday travel. BelgiumExel’s operating history was brief: on 31 January 2005, it ceased services after the tour operator terminated its contract because of financial difficulties. In May 2005, ExelAviation Group subsequently declared bankruptcy. The supplied account identifies no later operator or successor for BelgiumExel. Its story is therefore tied to a short-lived chapter in Belgian airline history, the loss of a preceding carrier, package-holiday charter operations, and the financial pressures that brought both the airline’s services and its parent group’s activities to an end. The article also notes the airline’s fleet as a topic but does not provide aircraft details in the supplied text.
Bring a concise chapter of Belgian aviation history into your everyday wardrobe with this BelgiumExel cotton polo shirt. The airline began operations on 15 February 2004, stepping in after Sobelair closed and carrying holiday travelers on charter routes to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Its service ended on 31 January 2005 after a contract was terminated amid financial difficulties. A thoughtful choice for aviation enthusiasts, Belgian travel-history collectors, and anyone drawn to the brief story of BelgiumExel and its sister airline, HollandExel.
BelgiumExel was a Belgian airline owned by ExelAviation Group. It began operations on 15 February 2004, entering service to cover the gap left by the closure of Sobelair. The airline operated charter flights to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean as part of holiday packages for Thomas Cook AG. It also functioned as the sister airline of HollandExel, placing it within a wider airline group serving holiday travel. BelgiumExel’s operating history was brief: on 31 January 2005, it ceased services after the tour operator terminated its contract because of financial difficulties. In May 2005, ExelAviation Group subsequently declared bankruptcy. The supplied account identifies no later operator or successor for BelgiumExel. Its story is therefore tied to a short-lived chapter in Belgian airline history, the loss of a preceding carrier, package-holiday charter operations, and the financial pressures that brought both the airline’s services and its parent group’s activities to an end. The article also notes the airline’s fleet as a topic but does not provide aircraft details in the supplied text.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland