Club Air
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | October 2002 |
| Defunct | May 2008 |
| Headquarters | Verona , Italy |
Area served | Italy, Albania, France, Moldova, Kosovo, Romania, Ukraine |
| Products | Domestic and international passenger air services |
Club Air was an airline headquartered in Verona, Italy, providing both domestic flights across Italy and international services to destinations including Albania, France, Moldova, Kosovo, Romania, and Ukraine. Its primary operational base was located at Verona Airport. Notably, another European carrier that operated Boeing 727 aircraft in the late 1980s also carried the Club Air brand and was linked to Virgin Atlantic Airways.
History
The airline was established in October 2002 and began flight operations the next month. On 12 December 2006, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) withdrew its operating license. After a change in ownership and management, services recommenced on May 2, 2007. However, the company ultimately ceased all operations in May 2008.
Destinations
Club Air focused its route network on domestic Italian markets as well as Eastern European destinations, catering primarily to migrant workers. Important connections included Verona to Romanian cities such as Bucharest, Timișoara, Bacău, and Cluj-Napoca; as well as flights to Chişinău in Moldova; Pristina in Kosovo; and Lviv in Ukraine.
Fleet
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Year Introduced | Year Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avro RJ70 | 1 | 2007 | 2008 | Registration: I-FASI |
| Avro RJ85 | 2 | 2005 | 2009 | |
| BAe 146-200 | 5 | 2004 | 2007 | |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-82 | 2 | 2007 | 2008 | Operated through Bulgarian Air Charter |