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'''Clickair''' was a [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost airline]] that was based in the ''Parc de Negocis Mas Blau'' in [[El Prat de Llobregat]], near [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]].<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20061117212309/http://www.clickair.com/view/default.aspx?lang=2&menu=81&menu2=111&pagina=14 Contact]." Clickair. 17 November 2006. Retrieved on 13 September 2011. "Central office: CLICKAIR S.A. C/ Solsones, 2 Esc.B 3º 1ª Parc de Negocis MAS BLAU Prat de Llobregat 08820 Barcelona (Spain)"</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20121102195208/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-169093469.html Article: clickair on track to carry 4.5 million passengers by year end.(Brief article)]." ''[[Airline Industry Information]]''. 25 September 2007. Retrieved on 30 March 2009.</ref> Clickair flew to nearly 40 destinations in [[Europe]]. The airline's main base was [[Barcelona–El Prat Airport]] with further bases at [[Málaga]], [[Seville]] and [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]].<ref name="FI">{{cite news | title= Directory: World Airlines | work= [[Flight International]] | page= 67 | date= 2007-04-03}}</ref> Clickair merged into [[Vueling]] on 15 July 2009. The company slogan was Catalan: Vola intel·ligent (''Fly smart).''
'''Clickair''' was a [[Low-cost carrier|low-cost airline]] that was based in the ''Parc de Negocis Mas Blau'' in [[El Prat de Llobregat]], near [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]].<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20061117212309/http://www.clickair.com/view/default.aspx?lang=2&menu=81&menu2=111&pagina=14 Contact]." Clickair. 17 November 2006. Retrieved on 13 September 2011. "Central office: CLICKAIR S.A. C/ Solsones, 2 Esc.B 3º 1ª Parc de Negocis MAS BLAU Prat de Llobregat 08820 Barcelona (Spain)"</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20121102195208/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-169093469.html Article: clickair on track to carry 4.5 million passengers by year end.(Brief article)]." ''[[Airline Industry Information]]''. 25 September 2007. Retrieved on 30 March 2009.</ref> Clickair flew to nearly 40 destinations in [[Europe]]. The airline's main base was [[Barcelona–El Prat Airport]] with further bases at [[Málaga]], [[Seville]] and [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]].<ref name="FI">{{cite news | title= Directory: World Airlines | work= [[Flight International]] | page= 67 | date= 2007-04-03}}</ref> Clickair merged into [[Vueling]] on 15 July 2009. The company slogan was Catalan: Vola intel·ligent (''Fly smart).''


==History==
==History==
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In June 2008, Clickair and rival Spanish low-cost airline [[Vueling]] announced their intention to merge.<ref>[http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1215488627.html Vueling To Merge With Clickair]</ref> The merger was agreed because they wanted to make a single carrier better equipped to take out high fuel costs and fees, and both airlines were losing a lot of money. The merger would cause Clickair to cease operations because Vueling was to be the name of the new airline. The airline was to be based in [[Barcelona Airport|Barcelona]] where both of the low-cost airlines were based and were to keep its original hubs. Boss of Clickair Alex Cruz was also to be the chief executive of the airline.<ref>[http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1215488627.html Merger Information]</ref>
In June 2008, Clickair and rival Spanish low-cost airline [[Vueling]] announced their intention to merge.<ref>[http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1215488627.html Vueling To Merge With Clickair]</ref> The merger was agreed because they wanted to make a single carrier better equipped to take out high fuel costs and fees, and both airlines were losing a lot of money. The merger would cause Clickair to cease operations because Vueling was to be the name of the new airline. The airline was to be based in [[Barcelona Airport|Barcelona]] where both of the low-cost airlines were based and were to keep its original hubs. Boss of Clickair Alex Cruz was also to be the chief executive of the airline.<ref>[http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1215488627.html Merger Information]</ref>


5 aircraft were planned to be introduced in 2008, however, the airline scaled back its expansion plans and would add only one aircraft to the fleet during the year.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSL0733513920080107 Spain's Clickair scales back growth plans - Reuters]</ref>
Five aircraft were planned to be introduced in 2008; however, the airline scaled back its expansion plans and would add only one aircraft to the fleet during the year.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSL0733513920080107 Spain's Clickair scales back growth plans - Reuters]</ref>


On 15 July 2009 the merger of [[Vueling]] and Clickair was completed.<ref name=travelmole>{{cite web|url=http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1137210.php|title=Vueling new airline name to UK|publisher=TravelMole|author=Phil Davies}}</ref> The newly merged airline operates under the Vueling brand, with Clickair ceasing its operations. Since the merger, Vueling has become the second-largest Spanish carrier flying 8.2 million passengers in 2009, to almost 50 destinations. After ceasing operations, 20 of the 26 aircraft went to Vueling. The rest of the fleet went to [[Astraeus Airlines]], [[Vertir Airlines]] and [[Ural Airlines]], with two being stored.
On 15 July 2009 the merger of [[Vueling]] and Clickair was completed.<ref name=travelmole>{{cite web|url=http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1137210.php|title=Vueling new airline name to UK|publisher=TravelMole|author=Phil Davies}}</ref> The newly merged airline operates under the Vueling brand, with Clickair ceasing its operations. Since the merger, Vueling has become the second-largest Spanish carrier, flying 8.2 million passengers in 2009 to almost 50 destinations. After ceasing operations, 20 of the 26 aircraft went to Vueling. The rest of the fleet went to [[Astraeus Airlines]], [[Vertir Airlines]] and [[Ural Airlines]], with two being stored.


==Destinations==
==Destinations==
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==Fleet==
==Fleet==
The Clickair fleet consisted of the following aircraft at 21 March 2009 with eight aircraft having been purchased new and fourteen second-hand A320 originally built for Iberia :<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=CLK&al_op=1 |title=Clickair Fleet |access-date=28 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211055025/http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=CLK&al_op=1 |archive-date=11 February 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/Clickair.htm Clickair Fleet Age]</ref>
The Clickair fleet consisted of the following aircraft at 21 March 2009, with eight aircraft having been purchased new and fourteen second-hand A320 originally built for Iberia:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=CLK&al_op=1 |title=Clickair Fleet |access-date=28 October 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211055025/http://www.ch-aviation.ch/aircraft.php?search=set&airline=CLK&al_op=1 |archive-date=11 February 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/Clickair.htm Clickair Fleet Age]</ref>


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Revision as of 16:39, 17 August 2023

Clickair
IATA ICAO Callsign
XG CLI CLICKJET
Founded2006 (as Catair)
Commenced operations1 October 2006
Ceased operations15 July 2009 (merged with Vueling)
Operating bases
Fleet size26
Destinations41
Parent companyIberia
HeadquartersEl Prat de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
Key peopleÁlex Cruz (CEO)
Carlos Losada (President)
Websiteclickair.com

Clickair was a low-cost airline that was based in the Parc de Negocis Mas Blau in El Prat de Llobregat, near Barcelona, Spain.[1][2] Clickair flew to nearly 40 destinations in Europe. The airline's main base was Barcelona–El Prat Airport with further bases at Málaga, Seville and Valencia.[3] Clickair merged into Vueling on 15 July 2009. The company slogan was Catalan: Vola intel·ligent (Fly smart).

History

Early years

The company was first called Catair, derived from CAT (CATalonia) and AIR, but changed its name to Clickair just before starting operations. Clickair positioned itself as a low-cost airline and offered a buy on board programme for food, drinks, and other goods.[4]

The airline started operations on 1 October 2006 with three Airbus A320 aircraft operating five routes from its Barcelona hub.[5] The company was founded from initial capital investment from Cobra, Iberia, Iberostar, Nefinsa and Quercus Equity (Group Agrolimen), each with a 20% share, with Iberia setting up the airline.[6] Although Iberia held a 20% stake in the airline, it controlled 80% of its economic rights. The company has plans for the operation of 30 Airbus A320s on 70 routes, carrying 10 million passengers a year by the end of 2008.[3] Clickair's IATA code, XG was inherited from Gestair Cargo's retired passenger airline Regional Líneas Aéreas.

Merger with Vueling

In June 2008, Clickair and rival Spanish low-cost airline Vueling announced their intention to merge.[7] The merger was agreed because they wanted to make a single carrier better equipped to take out high fuel costs and fees, and both airlines were losing a lot of money. The merger would cause Clickair to cease operations because Vueling was to be the name of the new airline. The airline was to be based in Barcelona where both of the low-cost airlines were based and were to keep its original hubs. Boss of Clickair Alex Cruz was also to be the chief executive of the airline.[8]

Five aircraft were planned to be introduced in 2008; however, the airline scaled back its expansion plans and would add only one aircraft to the fleet during the year.[9]

On 15 July 2009 the merger of Vueling and Clickair was completed.[10] The newly merged airline operates under the Vueling brand, with Clickair ceasing its operations. Since the merger, Vueling has become the second-largest Spanish carrier, flying 8.2 million passengers in 2009 to almost 50 destinations. After ceasing operations, 20 of the 26 aircraft went to Vueling. The rest of the fleet went to Astraeus Airlines, Vertir Airlines and Ural Airlines, with two being stored.

Destinations

Clickair Airbus A320-200
Main article: List of Clickair destinations

Fleet

The Clickair fleet consisted of the following aircraft at 21 March 2009, with eight aircraft having been purchased new and fourteen second-hand A320 originally built for Iberia:[11][12]

Clickair fleet
Aircraft Total Passengers
Airbus A320-200 26 180

References

  1. ^ "Contact." Clickair. 17 November 2006. Retrieved on 13 September 2011. "Central office: CLICKAIR S.A. C/ Solsones, 2 Esc.B 3º 1ª Parc de Negocis MAS BLAU Prat de Llobregat 08820 Barcelona (Spain)"
  2. ^ "Article: clickair on track to carry 4.5 million passengers by year end.(Brief article)." Airline Industry Information. 25 September 2007. Retrieved on 30 March 2009.
  3. ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 3 April 2007. p. 67.
  4. ^ "Clickbasics." Clickair. Retrieved on 20 January 2009.
  5. ^ Flight International, 3–9 October 2006
  6. ^ Clickair website
  7. ^ Vueling To Merge With Clickair
  8. ^ Merger Information
  9. ^ Spain's Clickair scales back growth plans - Reuters
  10. ^ Phil Davies. "Vueling new airline name to UK". TravelMole.
  11. ^ "Clickair Fleet". Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2006.
  12. ^ Clickair Fleet Age

External links

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