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Regional German carrier connecting Europe with quality service.
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
Contact Air was a German regional airline headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1974, the carrier operated scheduled and charter passenger services across European destinations, primarily as a feeder carrier for larger network airlines.
The airline became closely associated with Lufthansa, operating flights under the Lufthansa Regional brand and codeshare arrangements, which gave it access to a broader network and passenger base. Contact Air flew routes from Stuttgart and other German cities to various European destinations.
Contact Air ceased operations in 2012 following financial difficulties and the end of its cooperation agreement with Lufthansa. The airline's closure was part of a broader restructuring in the German regional aviation market during that period.
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Contact Air operated primarily out of Stuttgart Airport (STR) as its main base.
Fleet
Contact Air operated ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft during its later years of operation.
Notable facts
- ›Contact Air operated under the Lufthansa Regional brand through a codeshare partnership with Lufthansa.
- ›The airline ceased all operations in 2012 after losing its Lufthansa cooperation agreement.
- ›Contact Air held IATA code C3 and ICAO code KIS with the radio callsign CONTACTAIR.
- ›The carrier focused on regional European routes, particularly from Stuttgart.
- ›Contact Air was one of several German regional airlines that consolidated or folded in the early 2010s.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
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Encyclopaedia
Contact Air Flugdienst was a German regional airline from Filderstadt. With flight operations based at Stuttgart Airport, it operated scheduled passenger flights under the Lufthansa Regional brand.
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