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Czech charter and leisure airline serving Europe and beyond.
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Prague, Czech Republic
Travel Service was a Czech charter and low-cost airline founded in 1996 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The airline operated scheduled and charter flights across Europe, the Mediterranean, and long-haul leisure destinations, serving both individual travelers and tour operators.
Travel Service was the parent company of SmartWings and had close ties with several European tour operators. It became one of the largest Czech airlines by fleet size and passenger volume. In 2018, the Travel Service brand was effectively merged into and rebranded under the SmartWings name, consolidating operations under a single identity.
The airline operated a predominantly Boeing 737 fleet and held IATA code QS with ICAO code TVS and callsign SKYTRAVEL. Its history reflects the broader consolidation trend in European leisure aviation.
Hubs & network
Travel Service primarily operated from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) as its main base.
Fleet
Travel Service operated a fleet consisting mainly of Boeing 737 series aircraft, including the 737-800 and 737 MAX variants.
Notable facts
- ›Travel Service was the parent company of SmartWings, a Czech low-cost carrier.
- ›The airline rebranded and consolidated under the SmartWings name around 2018.
- ›It operated both charter and scheduled services across Europe and to long-haul leisure destinations.
- ›Travel Service was among the largest airlines based in the Czech Republic by fleet size.
- ›The airline had cooperative relationships with multiple European tour operators and travel agencies.
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