Fair Airways ‘airline’ with Taunton base investigated

Somerset trading standards is working to close down the website of an “airline” which claims it has a base in Taunton.
Fair Airways UK  is advertising for staff on its website and candidates must pay £75 up-front.
But the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it had never heard of the airline and trading standards is trying to identify the people behind it.
Fair Airways has not responded to any calls or emails from the BBC.
The Fair Airways website states its flights to more than 36 countries will start on 1 November.
It directs potential cabin crew, ground and customer care staff to its Fair Academy website which offers theory courses in India and Switzerland, and practical courses in the UK.
The site states training registration costs £75, plus an optional £250 for food and accommodation if training in India.
Fair Airways states that its corporate base is in Massingham Park, Taunton.

A spokesman for the CAA said: “In order to operate services legally, UK-based airlines are required to hold both an operating licence and an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) – issued by the CAA.
“To obtain these, airlines must meet strict criteria to demonstrate that the company is financially sound and is able to deliver services safely.
“The CAA can confirm that Fair Airways holds neither an operating licence nor an AOC, and has not submitted applications for either.”
15/08/12 BBC.co.uk

The Indian address given in the academy’s website is
FAIR ACADEMY, INDIA
2165-2167, Worls Business Complex
Near Software Technology Park of India
Rajiv Gandhi Salai
Taramani
Chennai – 600 113