BelgiumExel Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Carolina Blue
$29.99
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For young fans of aviation history, BelgiumExel offers a memorable story to wear. The Belgian carrier began flying on 15 February 2004, stepping into a gap after Sobelair closed and operating charter trips to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean for holiday packages. Services ended on 31 January 2005 after its tour operator contract was terminated amid financial difficulties. Its link to ExelAviation Group and sister airline HollandExel makes this brief early-2000s airline chapter especially compelling to curious collectors.
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.
For young fans of aviation history, BelgiumExel offers a memorable story to wear. The Belgian carrier began flying on 15 February 2004, stepping into a gap after Sobelair closed and operating charter trips to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean for holiday packages. Services ended on 31 January 2005 after its tour operator contract was terminated amid financial difficulties. Its link to ExelAviation Group and sister airline HollandExel makes this brief early-2000s airline chapter especially compelling to curious collectors.
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.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean