Vladislav Šulja has been leading the Munich-based startup since December 2025. FlylaThe booking platform for youth and student flights is thus entering a new growth phase. The company was previously sold successfully. The founding team, consisting of Ben Shaw, Frederic Lapatschek, and Fabian Höhne, is handing over operational management but will remain closely involved in further development.
Flyla was founded in 2017 and has since established itself as a specialized platform for youth and student travel, boasting 75,000 verified users. Over the past two years, the startup has forged partnerships with more than 20 airlines, including major European carriers. The platform brokers last-minute seats and special fares for young travelers, thus combining digitalization with sustainable capacity utilization in air travel.
New managing director with an international focus
With Vladislav Šulja at the helm, Flyla is entering a new chapter. The new CEO aims to expand existing services and accelerate the internationalization of its offerings. The focus will be on further developing the product portfolio and integrating additional features designed to make it easier for students worldwide to access affordable flights.
Šulja emphasizes:
“Flyla.com is a perfect fit for a long-term strategy. Together we will work to revolutionize access to travel for students worldwide.”
The founding team looks back with satisfaction on the progress so far. Co-Founder Ben Shaw explained:
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved with Flyla.com. The transition to Vladislav Šulja opens up new opportunities to further our vision while benefiting from the expertise and resources of a strong partner.”
Growth and continuity in the Munich startup ecosystem
Flyla remains committed to the Munich startup ecosystem and intends to drive the scaling of its platform from there. The planned international expansion aims to establish Flyla as the leading platform for student travel in the long term.
