SkyTeam recognizes Czech Airlines, which is due to cease operations next month
Czech Airlines, which will cease to exist on October 26, has been a member of SkyTeam for more than 23 years.SkyTeam CEO thanks Czech Airlines for more than 20 years of partnership
Founded in 1923, Czech Airlines is one of the world’s five oldest airlines.
A founding member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Czech flag carrier joined SkyTeam in 2001, making it the fifth airline to join the alliance.
Czech Airlines currently operates scheduled routes from Prague to Paris CDG and Madrid.
Next month, on October 26, the Prague-based carrier will cease operations.
SkyTeam CEO Patrick Roux has recognized Czech Airlines for its time at the alliance.
He said: “Due to changes in the Group’s operating model, Czech Airlines is ceasing operations in line with its current scheduled services. As a natural consequence, Czech Airlines’ SkyTeam membership will be terminated, effective 26 October 2024.
“SkyTeam and its members thank Czech Airlines for more than 20 years of partnership and wish our Czech Airlines friends and colleagues the very best for the future.
“Given Czech Airlines’ current limited schedule and network, there will be little overall impact to SkyTeam’s global customer offering.”
When it ceases operations, Czech Airlines’ flights will be transferred to its parent company, Smartwings.