Samuelian Airlines

**Samuelian Airlines** is the official flag carrier of The Samuel Country. Samuelian Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and is based in Aviation Park, Nelson, Subway World.

## History

### Lore

In 1925, Thomas Valley was awarded a contract to fly mail in The Samuel Country as the government was in desperate need to fulfill its cargo needs. On April 1, 1926, Valley flew the first such flight from Snow Golem Village to Freedonia under the name Valley Air Lines. The airline was renamed to Valley Speed Lines in 1929.

In the winter of 1931, the Samuelian Aircraft Company (now SAM Corporation) negotiated a merger with Valley Speed Lines, which the latter agreed to. Valley Speed Lines was absorbed into the Samuelian Aircraft and Transport Corporation (SATC) in early 1932.

The newly formed SATC soon acquired other airlines and aircraft manufacturers, especially bigger ones, which the Samuelian government became increasingly concerned of its anti-competitiveness. The government began to forcefully disband the company and threatened to cut its funds. The SATC soon agreed to disband, with its airline business diversified into Samuelian Air Lines, Inc. on December 20, 1934.

In Samuelian’s early years, it operated the same routes it once did as an airmail carrier. Its major route was Snow Golem Village to Desert Valley via Freedonia, which formed the basis of Samuelian hubs and remain so today.

In 1936, Samuelian acquired SAM M-27 aircraft; for the first time, passengers could fly across The Samuel Country without an overnight stop or changing planes. The fare for a Snow Golem Village-Desert Valley flight was $300 round trip.

Expansion continued in the 1940s and 1950s, with Underwater Islands added as a new destination and its Desert Valley operations moved to the new Desert Valley Field. In 1959, Samuelian became the launch customer for the SAM X-2, the first Samuelian-built jet aircraft, which enabled the airline to open a non-stop Snow Golem Village to Desert Valley route.

Samuelian opened its first international route in 1960, with a new focus city at Nelson International Airport in Subway World. Samuelian would later move its headquarters to Nelson seven years later in 1967 after failing to find a space in The Samuel Country. Their first transpacific route opened to Tokyo in 1963 and another soon opened to Desertoak’s Fun Fair Island the following year.

In 1968, Samuelian acquired its first Boeing aircraft, a Boeing 727-100. Further Boeing acquisitions in the 1970s included the Boeing 737-200 and Boeing 747-200. In 1981, Samuelian introduced its frequent flyer program, NUKE Miles.

On November 28, 1985, smaller regional carriers that Samuelian acquired throughout its history were consolidated into a new brand, Samuelian Connect.

In 1989, Samuelian began introducing Airbus aircraft into its fleet, with newly built Airbus A320-200 aircraft. Major fleet expansions continued into the 1990s, with the introduction of Boeing 747-400s in 1992, Magnolia MHI-22s in 1995 and Boeing 777-200s in 1996.

Samuelian Airlines acquired Prismarine Air, the sole privately owned international airline in Subway World, in March 2013.

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### Real

In November 2019, Samuelian Airlines was formed after fluffydragon240 needed a new airline. In January 2020, Samuelian Airlines cancelled its Boeing 737 orders due to concerns over the Boeing 737 MAX groundings, and replaced the orders with more Airbus A320 family aircraft.

On April 4, 2020, Samuelian Airlines became the launch customer for the AHI PSR-5X when it launched flights between Snow Golem Village and Underwater Island.

Most flights were suspended from April 6, 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak but some flights were retained for essential travel.

In May 2020, Samuelian Airlines announced that it will order 17 more API RJA-350s to supplement the API RJA-20s, though this was later cancelled in March 2022 after indefinite delays.

In March 2021, Samuelian acquired three Airbus A318s from Air France, intending to use them on the Desert Valley-Nicole North route. In March 2022, Samuelian placed an order for seven MHI-22 aircraft to replace its API RJA-20 fleet.

On August 2, 2022, Samuelian signed an order for 13 UDAC Dash Eleven aircraft to replace its Boeing 747-8I fleet, which were approaching the end of their lease from Caelus Airlines, however they were cancelled in April 2023 due to UDAC failing to deliver on time and cost-saving measures.

On October 16, 2022, Samuelian ordered 60 SAM X-50-8 aircraft as part of its fleet expansion, which will enable the retirement of the Airbus A318 aircraft. Samuelian Airlines delayed deliveries of the SAM X-50-8 fleet to December soon after to facilitate deliveries to Prismarine Air.

On November 27, 2022, Samuelian placed a firm order for 8 SAM X-100-8 and 3 X-100-9 aircraft for its international routes. On April 12, 2023, Samuelian confirmed that it had picked up orders for 10 more X-100-8s to replace its Boeing 747-8I and Boeing 777-300ER fleet.

## Services

### Check-in

Upon arrival at the airport, passengers taking Samuelian Airlines go through check-in, which is usually divided into two separate lanes, one for general passengers and one for Samuelian First, Business Class and NUKE Miles passengers. If this arrangement is not possible, especially at smaller airports, all passengers will be handled in a first come, first served basis.

Passengers on Samuelian codeshare flights operated by another airline can also check-in at the airline’s counters or with the operating airline vice versa.

### Cabin classes

#### Samuelian First

 Boeing 747-8I

**Samuelian First**, formerly **First Class**, is the flagship premium service class on long-haul flights and is exclusive to the Boeing 747-8I and the Boeing 777-300ER. The seats are configured in a 1-1 layout, enabling both aisle and window access.

Each seat offers a pitch of 4 blocks, a natural spruce wood table and a IFE seatback display. Turndown service is offered by cabin crew upon request. On Boeing 747 flights, a tavern-style bar at the front of the cabin named the **SkyTavern** is open to Samuelian First passengers.

#### Business Class

 Airbus A318-100
 Boeing 777-300ER
 Boeing 747-8I

**Business Class** is Samuelian’s business/premium economy product that is available on all mainline flights. Business Class seating offers more space, comfort and amenities compared to Economy Class.

Each seat features an oak wood table, the ability to recline up to 70 degrees and a IFE seatback display. Each paying passenger on Business Class are offered a sleeping kit complete with a pillow, blanket and blindfold, as well as complimentary alcoholic drinks.

#### Economy Class

 Airbus A318-100
 Boeing 777-300ER
 Boeing 747-8I

**Economy Class** is available on all aircraft and has a pitch of 2 blocks and a recline of 60 degrees. Each seat has a personal IFE screen and an oak wood table. Purchase of food and non-alcoholic drinks is free of charge on Economy Class, however payment is required for alcoholic drinks.