Czech Airlines
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Czech Airlines was an airline company based in the Czech Republic that operated flights for many years before ceasing operations. As the country's former national carrier, it was a significant transportation provider for Czech travelers and the broader aviation industry in Central Europe.
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Founded6 October 1923 (1923-10-06) Commenced operations29 October 1923 (1923-10-29) Ceased operations26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) (as an airline) AOC #CZ-1 HubsVáclav Havel Airport Prague AllianceSkyTeam (2000–2024) Fleet size6 (operated by Smartwings) HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic Revenue CZK 9.5 bn (2014) Operating income CZK 285 m (2016) Total assets CZK 2.2 bn (2014) Total equity CZK (0.3) bn (2014) Employees587 Websitecsa.cz
Czech Airlines (abbreviation: ČSA, Czech: České aerolinie, a.s.) is a Czech airline brand and holding company. Established in 1923, it was part of the privately owned Smartwings Group since 2017. After filing for bankruptcy in 2021 and undergoing reorganization, it ceased independent air operations and was transformed into the holding's parent company on 26 October 2024. In December 2025, it was announced that the Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines had signed an agreement to acquire the holding in a deal worth €154 million.
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