 | |||||||
| |||||||
| Founded | 2003 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 2004 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2010 | ||||||
| Hubs | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Sharjah International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Beirut, Lebanon | ||||||
| Website | http://www.menajet.com/ | ||||||
MenaJet Lebanon s.a.l. was a Lebanese charter airline based in Beirut, Lebanon. It operates services to Turkey, Egypt and around the Mediterranean. Its main bases were Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.[1] In 2010, the airline ceased all operations.[2]
History
The airline was established in May 2003 and started operations on 13 August 2004. It is owned by Al Zamil Group (45%), Gulf Finance House (45%) and others (10%) and has 47 employees (at March 2007).[1] The airline was initially planning to operate as a low-cost carrier, however it had since shifted its strategy and is focusing on charter operations. So far, the venture has been successful.
The airline ceased operations in 2010.[3]
Destinations
MenaJet's schedule is constantly changing as they are a charter carrier. In the summer, they operate to a number of destinations for vacation package companies, namely Nakhal. Throughout the rest of the year, MenaJet's traffic mostly relies on wet-leases and non-scheduled charters. MenaJet offers flights to Berlin, Amsterdam, Egypt, and Turkey.
Fleet
The MenaJet fleet consisted of the following aircraft (as of March 2009):[4]
References
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 10 April 2007. p. 49.
- ^ [1],
- ^ [2],
- ^ "Directory: World Airlines Part 3 (2009)". Flight International: 29–90. 14 April 2009.