{"id":18356,"date":"2024-11-26T15:54:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=18356"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:54:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:54:50","slug":"czech-airlines-last-flight-after-101-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=18356","title":{"rendered":"Czech Airlines Last Flight After 101 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

The airline\u2019s last autonomous flight under the historic \u201cOK\u201d code landed at Prague\u2019s V\u00e1clav Havel Airport (PRG) at 3:49 p.m. and departed from\u00a0Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)<\/a> at 4:58 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n

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Czech Airlines Last Flight<\/h2>\n

Smartwings assumes control of all Czech Airlines operations tomorrow, integrating the century-old carrier into its broader network.<\/p>\n

The transition shifts \u010cSA flights to Smartwings\u2019\u00a0\u201cQS\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0code across all booking platforms and airport systems, while maintaining \u010cSA\u2019s visual identity on aircraft.<\/p>\n

Airbus A320-200, registered as\u00a0OK-IOO<\/strong>\u00a0operated the last flight. The\u00a015.8-year-old<\/strong>\u00a0aircraft has a special 100-year livery painted on it.<\/p>\n

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The merger preserves two existing \u010cSA\u00a0Airbus A320s<\/a>\u00a0under Smartwings\u2019 management, with both aircraft retaining their original \u010cSA livery.<\/p>\n

Smartwings plans to expand the former \u010cSA fleet with four Airbus A220-300 aircraft, deploying two units by December 2024 and completing the expansion in early 2025.<\/p>\n

This consolidation follows \u010cSA\u2019s recent strategic reorganization, positioning it as the management entity within Smartwings Group.<\/p>\n

The restructuring centralizes flight operations under Smartwings\u2019 control, encompassing its subsidiaries across Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. Both airlines emphasize operational optimization as the driving force behind this corporate transformation.<\/p>\n

Czech Airlines (\u010cSA) ensures operational continuity for passengers through the Smartwings merger. Customers retain access to all existing routes and booking channels, including \u010cSA\u2019s website, maintaining current service standards throughout the transition.<\/p>\n

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End of the Era: 101-year Old Carrier<\/h2>\n

The airline\u2019s century-long journey began in 1923 as Czechoslovak State Airlines, securing its position among the world\u2019s five longest-operating airlines. \u010cSA\u2019s financial landscape shifted significantly when\u00a0Korean Air (KE)<\/a>\u00a0acquired a 44 percent stake in 2013, addressing mounting financial challenges.<\/p>\n

Smartwings gained control by 2018, but \u010cSA encountered insolvency in March 2021. This financial crisis prompted intervention from Smartwings owners Ji\u0159\u00ed \u0160im\u00e1n\u011b and Roman Vik, alongside Chinese investors, who provided critical financial support.<\/p>\n

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The airline marked its centennial celebration in 2023, followed by significant ownership changes in February 2024.<\/p>\n

Prague City Air\u2019s acquisition of CITIC\u2019s nearly 50 percent stake restored complete Czech ownership of Smartwings. Tonight\u2019s final independent flight into Prague concludes \u010cSA\u2019s 101-year legacy of autonomous operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The airline\u2019s last autonomous flight under the historic \u201cOK\u201d code landed at Prague\u2019s V\u00e1clav Havel Airport (PRG) at 3:49 p.m. and departed from\u00a0Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 4:58 p.m. local time. 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