ALK Airlines
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Sofia , Bulgaria |
Area served | Worldwide (charter flights) |
| Products | Passenger air transport (charter) |
| Website | alkairlines |
ALK Airlines, officially registered as Air Lubo (ALK JSC), is a Bulgarian charter airline specializing in passenger transport, with its main office located in Sofia.
History
Operations commenced in the middle of 2016, with initial plans to purchase two used Fokker 100 aircraft previously owned by the now-defunct Dutch Antilles Express. Ultimately, only one aircraft entered service while the other was dismantled and sold for parts to Iran Aseman Airlines.
Destinations
The airline provides charter flight services worldwide, concentrating mainly on routes connecting Bulgaria with various international locations.
Current fleet
As of June 2024, the ALK Airlines fleet consists of:
Historic fleet
Aircraft formerly operated by the airline include:
Incidents and accidents
On 17 June 2019, an ALK Airlines Boeing 737-300 en route from Pristina to Basel experienced intense turbulence at an altitude of 32,000 feet. This event resulted in injuries to ten passengers and crew members as both occupants and service items were thrown against the cabin ceiling. Those affected received medical attention after the aircraft landed.