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Italy's second-largest airline, connecting the world.

Founded

1963

Headquarters

Olbia, Italy

Air Italy was an Italian airline that operated as the country's second-largest carrier before ceasing operations. Originally founded as Meridiana, the airline was rebranded as Air Italy in 2018 following a major investment by Qatar Airways, which acquired a 49% stake in the carrier. The airline operated scheduled domestic and international flights, including long-haul routes to North America and Asia, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to Alitalia. Its main hub was at Milan Malpensa Airport, with a secondary hub at Olbia Airport in Sardinia, the historical base of the former Meridiana. Air Italy abruptly ceased all operations in February 2020 after its shareholders, Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and Qatar Airways, decided to liquidate the company. The sudden shutdown left thousands of passengers stranded and resulted in significant job losses among the airline's staff.

Hubs & network

Air Italy operated its primary hub at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and a secondary hub at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Sardinia.

Fleet

Air Italy operated a fleet that included Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 767-300ER, and Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Notable facts

›Air Italy was rebranded from Meridiana in 2018 following Qatar Airways acquiring a 49% stake.
›The airline ceased all operations on February 25, 2020, after shareholders voted to liquidate the company.
›Meridiana, the airline's predecessor, was founded in 1963 and was historically based in Sardinia.
›At its peak, Air Italy employed approximately 1,450 staff members.
›The airline briefly operated long-haul routes to destinations including New York, Miami, and Bangkok.

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Air Italy connected Italy and the world with modern ambition

Air Italy, formerly known as Meridiana, was an Italian airline headquartered in Olbia, Sardinia, with roots stretching back to 1963. The carrier underwent a significant rebranding and expansion in 2018 following investment from Qatar Airways, establishing Milan Malpensa as its principal international hub. Operations ceased in February 2020 when the airline entered liquidation, leaving a brief but notable chapter in Italian aviation history.

Primary Hubs

MXP OLB

Cabin Classes

EconomyBusiness

Fleet Note

Air Italy operated a mixed fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 767-300ER aircraft during its final years of operation.

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Primary hubs

Milan Malpensa International AirportMXP · 1 rts Pinto Martins International AirportFOR · 1 rts Milano Linate AirportLIN · 1 rts Naples International AirportNAP · 1 rts

Route network map (4 legs)

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Route network

MXP → FOR767

FOR → MXP767

LIN → NAPM80 737

NAP → LIN737 M80

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Boeing 7672 routes M802 routes Boeing 7372 routes

Encyclopaedia

Indigo is a term used for a number of hues in the region of blue. The word comes from the ancient dye of the same name. The term "indigo" can refer to the color of the dye, various colors of fabric dyed with indigo dye, a spectral color, one of the seven colors of the rainbow as described by Sir Isaac Newton, or a region on the color wheel, and can include various shades of blue, ultramarine, and green-blue. Since the web era, the term has also been used for various purple and violet hues identified as "indigo", based on use of the term "indigo" in HTML web page specifications.

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