World Atlantic Airlines

What World Atlantic Airlines does

World Atlantic Airlines, Inc. is a privately held US supplemental air carrier operating under 14 CFR Part 121 from its headquarters in Miami Springs, Florida. The company provides charter air transportation exclusively and does not sell individual passenger tickets to the general public. Its services split into two channels: public charters, marketed to consumers by DOT-authorized charter operators under 14 CFR Part 380 with consumer protection and escrow requirements, and private charters, in which a single entity such as a corporation, sports team, or government agency contracts for exclusive use of an aircraft.

The airline's core asset is a uniform three-aircraft fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-83s — Claudia (N802WA, 150 seats), Luis Tomas (N805WA, 152 seats), and Patrick Joseph (N808WA, 155 seats) — for a combined capacity of approximately 457 seats. The MD-83 platform is positioned for reliability and longevity, and the standardized single-type fleet simplifies crew qualification and maintenance. Supporting services include baggage handling, special assistance for passengers with disabilities, service animal transport, and real-time flight tracking delivered through a third-party FlightAware integration. There is no proprietary software platform or mobile app; the flywaa.com website and a Flight Times mobile portal serve as the primary digital touchpoints.

World Atlantic Airlines generates revenue on a quote-based charter model, with pricing negotiated per mission based on duration, destination, aircraft type, and client requirements. Customers are sourced through direct B2B engagement with tour operators, government agencies, corporate clients, and sports teams, supplemented by indirect sales through DOT-authorized charter brokers such as ACC Aviation, Air Charter Service, and Pass Charters. Founded in September 2002 as Caribbean Sun Airlines, the company was acquired by aviation veteran Tomas Romero in 2007, rebranded as World Atlantic Airlines, and re-certified under its current Part 121 Air Carrier Certificate in September 2010. Ownership remains concentrated with Mr. Romero; no institutional investors or PE/VC sponsors are identified in the source material.

Name

World Atlantic Airlines

Legal name

World Atlantic Airlines, Inc.

Website

https://flywaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

World Atlantic Airlines is a privately held Miami Springs, Florida-based 14 CFR Part 121 supplemental charter carrier operating a three-aircraft MD-83 fleet to provide public and private charter flights for tour operators, government agencies, corporate clients, and sports teams via direct sales and DOT-authorized charter brokers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Air Transportation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Ad Hoc Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal & Scheduled Charter (Public Charter) Operators (THABADAJ), Charter Airlines & ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (TLAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Charter airline services
• Supplemental air carrier
• Private charter flights
• Public charter flights
• MD-83 fleet operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Charter Flight Services: Revenue is generated through charter flight services contracted to approved clients. The airline operates on a charter basis where organizations contract for the entire aircraft or defined groups of passengers, either through private charters (exclusive use by single entity) or public charters (seats marketed to general public by charter operators).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

World Atlantic Airlines is a 14 CFR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier that provides charter air transportation exclusively through a fleet of three McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft. The company offers Private Charters (exclusive-use flights contracted by single entities such as corporations, sports teams, and government agencies) and Public Charters (flights marketed to the general public by DOT-authorized charter operators under 14 CFR Part 380). The airline does not sell individual scheduled passenger tickets, generating revenue entirely through negotiated charter contracts and public charter programs.

Product overview

World Atlantic Airlines operates as a 14 CFR Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier offering charter air transportation services exclusively. The company operates a fleet of three McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft named Claudia, Luis Tomas, and Patrick Joseph, providing Public Charters (DOT-authorized charter flights marketed to the general public) and Private Charters (exclusive-use flights for corporations, sports teams, and government agencies). Supporting services include baggage handling, special assistance for passengers with disabilities, service animal transport, and real-time flight tracking via FlightAware integration. The airline was founded in September 2002, acquired by aviation veteran Tomas Romero in 2007, and re-certified in September 2010, with headquarters in Miami Springs, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Charters Charter flights marketed and sold to the general public by DOT-authorized charter operators, travel agencies, or charter brokers under 14 CFR Part 380 with consumer protection and escrow requirements. Available to individual consumers purchasing seats through authorized public charter programs operated on World Atlantic Airlines' MD-83 fleet.
• Private Charters Exclusive-use charter flights arranged by a single entity such as a corporation, sports team, or government agency, operating solely under the airline's FAA Part 121 operating certificate without requiring DOT Public Charter authority. Designed for tour operators, government agencies, corporate customers, and sports teams contracting for the entire aircraft.
• Baggage Services Checked and carry-on baggage handling services for charter passengers, including one personal item, one carry-on bag, and one checked bag per passenger not exceeding 62 linear inches and 70 pounds. Available to charter clients and passengers traveling on World Atlantic Airlines public charter programs.
• Special Assistance Services Accessibility services for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair transportation, gate assistance, and companion escort beyond security checkpoints with government-issued ID requirements. Available to all charter passengers needing mobility or accessibility support.
• Service Animal Transport Cabin transport for service animals accompanying passengers with visual, mobility, or hearing disabilities, accepted free of charge with 48-hour advance notice and restrictions on exit row seating. Available to qualified passengers traveling on charter flights.
• Flight Status Tracking Real-time flight status and tracking services powered by FlightAware integration, allowing customers to search by flight number or route for up-to-date arrival and departure information. Available to charter clients and passengers booking through public charter operators.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ACC AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACC Aviation is listed among trusted charter industry partners and customers of World Atlantic Airlines, indicating a working relationship in the charter aviation services sector.
• Air Charter ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Charter Service is listed as a trusted partner, suggesting an ongoing business relationship for charter flight arrangements.
• Cayman AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCayman Airways is identified as a trusted partner airline, indicating potential code-share or interline arrangements in the Caribbean aviation market.
• Pass ChartersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPass Charters is listed among trusted partners, suggesting collaboration in the charter services marketplace.
• Private Jet ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate Jet Services appears as a trusted partner, indicating a collaborative relationship in private aviation services.
• PuncanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPuncana is listed among trusted partners of World Atlantic Airlines in the charter aviation sector.
• IBC AirwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIBC Airways is identified as a trusted partner, suggesting a working relationship in air cargo or passenger charter operations.
• Elevate JetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElevate Jet is listed as a trusted partner, indicating collaboration in private aviation services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eastern Airlines LLC: Resurrected U.S. carrier operating charter and scheduled passenger services under Part 121. Shares the charter/Part 121 supplemental profile with World Atlantic.
• Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX): Part 121 charter and scheduled airline operating passenger charter flights to tour operators, sports teams, and government/corporate clients. Closely mirrors World Atlantic's Part 121 supplemental charter business model.
• National Airlines: U.S. Part 121 passenger and cargo charter operator serving sports teams, corporate clients, and government. Comparable in regulatory status, charter-only focus, and customer verticals.
• IBC Airways: Florida-based Part 121 supplemental/charter carrier operating similar ad hoc and contracted passenger charter services. Directly comparable in scale, regulatory regime, and customer mix, and is itself listed as a World Atlantic partner.
• iAero Airways (formerly Swift Air): Charter airline operating Boeing 737s on behalf of sports teams, casinos, tour operators, and government. Operates the same Part 121 charter niche at a somewhat larger scale.
• Ultimate Jetcharters: Part 135/121 charter operator offering passenger charter services to corporations, sports teams, and groups. Comparable in business model though operating smaller aircraft than World Atlantic's MD-83s.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Country Airlines: U.S. airline that combines scheduled low-cost service with a sizable charter operation for sports teams, casinos, and the U.S. military. Overlaps with World Atlantic on the charter vertical but operates at substantially larger scale and fleet diversity.
• Allegiant Air: U.S. leisure carrier that also operates charter flights and has historically partnered with tour operators. Touches the same charter/leisure demand pool but is many times larger and offers scheduled service.

Emerging players

• Breeze Airways: Newer U.S. point-to-point carrier with some charter/group business and a younger fleet. Adjacent in customer verticals (leisure, sports, corporate groups) but with a different scheduled-service-led model.

Regional players

• Cayman Airways: National flag carrier of the Cayman Islands operating scheduled regional services with charter capability. Already identified as a trusted World Atlantic partner and serves overlapping Caribbean tour-operator demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flywaa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caribbean-sun-airlines-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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