Simon Spies

Organization founder

1921 – 1984

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Who was Simon Spies?

Simon Ove Christian Oglivie Spies was a famous Danish tycoon, best known for starting the charter airline Spies Rejser, which is owned by MyTravel today.

Spies Rejser was opened in 1956 and would soon become a huge success along with the competitor Tjæreborg. In the beginning they arranged cheap bus/boattrips to Majorca, but later Spies bought the bankrupt Danish charter operator Flying Enterprise and formed his own airline, Conair of Scandinavia.

Simon Spies was known for his provocative views and flamboyant lifestyle. He was famous for employing at his private residence so-called morgenbolledamer, or morning f*ck ladies / morning bun ladies, using the pun that "bolle" means both "f*ck" and "bun".

When going to the theatre he would usually buy three tickets, leaving one seat for his cane and one for his dog Archibald.

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Born
Sep 1, 1921
Helsingør
Also known as
  • Simon Ove Christian Oglivie Spies
Parents
Spouses
Nationality
  • Denmark
Profession
Education
  • University of Copenhagen
Died
Apr 16, 1984
Rungsted

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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