CSA Czech Airlines and Czech Airlines Cargo to exit SkyTeam alliance from end of Oct-2024
SkyTeam announced (25-Oct-2024) CSA Czech Airlines and Czech Airlines Cargo will no longer be members of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, effective 26-Oct-2024, after being a partner for more than 20 years. This is due to changes in the group's operating model that mean the airline will no longer operate scheduled passenger or cargo services under its 'OK' code. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]
Background ✨
CSA Czech Airlines transitioned to operate under the Smartwings QS code starting 27-Oct-2024, due to governance changes by its owner, Smartwings Group. It restructured its operations, maintaining some aircraft in CSA colours, while terminating the OK Plus loyalty programme and becoming a holding company with Smartwings as the sole operator1. Czech Airlines Technics, a partner of CSA, provided full-scale support for wheels and brakes to the airline's fleet2.