Astraeus Airlines was the principle supplier of cargo and passenger carriage on the 2008 "Somewhere Back in Time" tour. The tour covered 20 cities in 13 countries over a period of three months. Astraeus Airlines converted a Boeing 757-200 into a combi aircraft with 20 business class seats with a seat pitch of 59 inches and 54 premium economy seats with 39 inches. The rear passenger cabin was converted to carry additional band equipment weighing up to 6.5 tonnes. Following extensive planning and preparation a dedicated crew accompanied the tour to deliver a bespoke service to meet the individual needs of the passengers whilst onboard.
Following extensive planning and preparation a dedicated crew accompanied the tour to deliver a bespoke service to meet the individual needs of the passengers whilst onboard.
"As a professional pilot and a professional singer with Iron Maiden, there was no doubt that Astraeus Airlines were the people for the job. The reliability was superb, and the outcome exceeded the band's wildest expectations. A unique airline, for a unique experience. Astraeus Airlines made it happen!"
Capt. Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden
(Captain with Astraeus and lead singer with Iron Maiden)
Following on from the success of the 2008 tour Iron Maiden chartered the combi aircraft again for the final
leg of their "Somewhere Back in Time“ 2009 world tour which started in February of this year. This tour saw
the aircraft take in 30 countries over a period of 54 days.
Along with last year’s previous destinations new destinations included Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Bali, New
Zealand, Fiji, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Barbados and Bermuda.
We are delighted to advise that Astraeus Airlines will be operating the Iron Maiden 2011 world tour. More
details will of course follow once known.
