Smartwings Acquisition

Starting October 1, passengers can combine flights operated by Smartwings and STARLUX Airlines on one ticket, including baggage transfer to their final destination

The Czech Competition Authority has conditionally approved the €154 million deal, but the decision is not yet final

A Smartwings flight from Prague to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back after an engine issue. A replacement aircraft later carried passengers onward

Smartwings will launch new flights from Prague to Venice and Bergen in October, expanding its European network with multiple weekly services

Smartwings has taken delivery of its 14th Boeing 737 MAX 8 as the Czech carrier continues expanding routes and fleet capacity

Smartwings will launch a new Prague–Lisbon route on October 23, operating three times weekly with Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

The Czech Competition Authority has conditionally approved the €154 million deal, but the decision is not yet final

Turkish airline Pegasus acquires the Czech company, including part of Czech Airlines, to expand its destination network and enhance passenger experience