Czech Airlines Bids Farewell After 101 Years of Service
Oct. 30, 2024 in Photography & Visuals by Charlotte Sinclair
In a heartfelt goodbye to a century-old tradition of Czech aviation excellence, Czech Airlines (ČSA) completed its final flight last Saturday, marking the end of an era. Known for its distinctive graphic design and reputation in the skies, Czech Airlines has ceased operations after 101 years. The decision comes as a result of the airline's bankruptcy, primarily due to financial challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded in 1923, Czech Airlines became a symbol of national pride and resilience, weathering countless changes within the global aviation industry. In recent years, however, the economic pressures of the pandemic proved too significant for the historic airline to overcome.
Despite the end of ČSA, the Czech Republic will not be without a national airline. Smartwings, a major shareholder of Czech Airlines since 2018, will assume its role as the country's new national carrier.
