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About Luxair

Luxembourg, a small but prosperous European nation, is home to Luxair, the country’s flagship airline. Founded in 1962, Luxair has steadily grown to become a symbol of luxury, quality, and reliability in the aviation industry. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of Luxair, examining its history, growth, services, and its pivotal role in connecting the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the rest of the world.

The Birth of Luxair

Luxair’s story began on 6 December 1962 when the Luxembourg government established the airline. At that time, Luxair had a fleet comprising two Fokker F27 Friendship turboprop aircraft, which it used to serve destinations primarily in Europe. From the very beginning, Luxair was positioned as a key element in Luxembourg’s strategy for international connectivity and economic development.

The Evolution of Luxair

Early Years and Regional Focus

Luxair’s early years were marked by a focus on regional routes connecting Luxembourg to neighboring cities, including Paris, Brussels, and Frankfurt. These routes laid the foundation for Luxair’s growth and established its reputation for reliability and quality service.

Growth and Fleet Expansion

Over the years, Luxair gradually expanded its fleet and route network. The introduction of jet aircraft, such as the Boeing 737, allowed the airline to extend its reach to more distant destinations. By the 1980s, Luxair was not only serving key European cities but also leisure destinations in the Mediterranean.

Transformation into a Modern Carrier

In the 2000s, Luxair underwent a significant transformation. The airline introduced new branding, including a modern logo and livery, reflecting its commitment to innovation and customer-centric service. This rebranding signaled Luxair’s readiness to compete in the increasingly competitive European aviation market.

Expansion Beyond Europe

The airline expanded its operations beyond Europe, connecting Luxembourg with destinations in North Africa, the Middle East, and, in collaboration with its subsidiary LuxairCARGO, reaching further afield to Asia and the Americas. Luxair’s network not only served the needs of travelers but also played a critical role in Luxembourg’s growing importance as a global financial and logistical hub.

Award-Winning Service

Luxair has consistently received accolades for its commitment to customer service. It has been recognized for its in-flight experience, punctuality, and overall passenger satisfaction. The airline’s investment in modern, comfortable cabins and attentive crew members has set a high standard for quality.

Key Features of Luxair

Modern Fleet

Luxair maintains a modern and efficient fleet of aircraft, which includes both Boeing and Bombardier aircraft. These modern airplanes offer passengers enhanced comfort and reduce the airline’s environmental footprint through better fuel efficiency.

LuxairTours

LuxairTours, the airline’s tour operator subsidiary, provides a wide range of vacation packages to popular destinations worldwide. This integration of flight services and vacation packages has made it easier for travelers to plan and book their holidays.

LuxairCARGO

In addition to its passenger services, Luxair operates LuxairCARGO, a cargo subsidiary. LuxairCARGO serves as an important part of Luxembourg’s logistical infrastructure, handling a variety of cargo, including pharmaceuticals and other high-value goods, with a focus on precision and speed.

Frequent Flyer Program

Luxair offers a frequent flyer program called “Miles & More,” which provides loyal passengers with a range of benefits, including free flights, upgrades, and exclusive privileges. This program fosters customer loyalty and rewards frequent travelers.

Quality Service

Luxair is known for its commitment to quality and customer service. The airline strives to provide a pleasant and stress-free travel experience, with comfortable seating, complimentary meals and beverages, and friendly staff to assist passengers.

The Impact of Luxair on Luxembourg

Luxair is not just an airline; it’s a crucial component of Luxembourg’s economy and global connectivity. The airline has made a significant impact on the Grand Duchy, contributing to its growth and development in several ways:

Economic Driver

Luxair is a major contributor to Luxembourg’s economy. Its operations at Findel Airport, the country’s only international airport, generate jobs and stimulate economic activity. The airline’s presence encourages tourism and supports the local hospitality and tourism industries.

Enhancing Connectivity

Luxair plays a pivotal role in connecting Luxembourg to the rest of the world. It allows the country’s residents to travel with ease, whether for business or leisure, and facilitates the movement of people and goods that drive the nation’s prosperity.

Promoting Luxembourg as a Business Hub

Luxembourg’s status as a thriving financial and business hub is partly due to the international connectivity provided by Luxair. The airline serves as a gateway for business travelers and plays a key role in the logistics and freight transportation needed to sustain the nation’s dynamic financial sector.

Strengthening Luxembourg’s Position in Europe

Luxair strengthens Luxembourg’s position as a central European country, making it accessible from various major European cities. This accessibility is vital for attracting international companies and fostering economic growth.

Challenges and Competition

Despite its long-standing success and contributions to Luxembourg, Luxair faces various challenges common to the airline industry:

Market Competition: The European aviation market is highly competitive, with numerous legacy carriers and low-cost airlines offering similar services. Luxair must continually adapt and innovate to remain competitive and maintain its market share.
Economic Uncertainty: The airline industry is highly sensitive to economic fluctuations, fuel price fluctuations, and currency exchange rates. Economic instability can impact Luxair’s profitability and financial performance.
Environmental Concerns: Like all airlines, Luxair faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. The airline has initiated steps to mitigate its impact, but further developments in eco-friendly technologies and practices will be essential to meet future sustainability goals.
Regulatory Challenges: Changes in regulatory requirements and international agreements can affect Luxair’s operations and costs. Adapting to these changes while remaining efficient and competitive is a constant challenge.

The Future of Luxair

Looking ahead, Luxair is poised for further success and growth. The airline’s strong brand, quality service, and role in Luxembourg’s economic and social fabric make it well-positioned to thrive in the future. Here are some of the key developments and strategies that will shape Luxair’s future:

Modernization and Expansion: Luxair will continue to invest in modernizing its fleet and expanding its route network. The addition of new aircraft and destinations will enhance passenger experiences and attract a broader customer base.
Sustainability Initiatives: Luxair has been actively working on reducing its environmental footprint. The airline is likely to adopt even more sustainable practices, including exploring the use of alternative fuels and further improving fuel efficiency.
Digitalization and Innovation: Luxair will continue to embrace technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance the passenger experience. This includes improvements in booking processes, in-flight entertainment, and digital services.
Global Connectivity: Luxair will focus on strengthening its position as a key connector in Europe, bridging Luxembourg with a multitude of international destinations. This connectivity is essential for the nation’s economic growth and global prominence.
Passenger Experience: Luxair will maintain its dedication to providing a high-quality passenger experience, which includes comfortable cabins, attentive service, and a commitment to punctuality and reliability.

Conclusion

Luxair is not just an airline; it’s an embodiment of Luxembourg’s spirit and aspirations. As a catalyst for economic growth and global connectivity, Luxair has played an indispensable role in Luxembourg’s development as a prosperous European nation. With a rich history and a commitment to quality, Luxair is well-prepared to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future. As it continues to modernize, expand, and innovate, Luxair will remain a beacon of luxury and reliability in European aviation, connecting people and businesses across the world while showcasing the beauty of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Destinations

Luxair flies year round to destinations that include Bordeaux, Marseille, Innsbruck, Salzberg, Vienna, Nice, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Saarbrucken, Dublin, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Geneva and London.

COUNTRY	CITY	AIRPORT
Austria	Vienna	Vienna International Airport
Bulgaria	Burgas	Burgas Airport
Bulgaria	Varna	Varna Airport
Cape Verde	Boa Vista	Aristides Pereira International Airport
Cape Verde	Sal	Amilcar Cabral International Airport
Croatia	Brač	Brač Airport
Croatia	Dubrovnik	Dubrovnik Airport
Croatia	Split	Split Airport
Croatia	Zadar	Zadar Airport
Czech Republic	Prague	Václav Havel Airport Prague
Denmark	Copenhagen	Copenhagen Airport
France	Ajaccio	Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
France	Bastia	Bastia – Poretta Airport
France	Biarritz	Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
France	Calvi	Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport
France	Figari	Figari–Sud Corse Airport
France	Nice	Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
France	Paris	Charles de Gaulle Airport
Germany	Berlin	Berlin Tegel Airport
Germany	Hamburg	Hamburg Airport
Germany	Munich	Munich Airport
Germany	Saarbrücken	Saarbrücken Airport
Greece	Corfu	Corfu International Airport
Greece	Heraklion	Heraklion International Airport
Greece	Kos	Kos International Airport
Greece	Rhodes	Rhodes International Airport
Ireland	Dublin	Dublin Airport
Italy	Bari	Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
Italy	Brindisi	Brindisi Airport
Italy	Cagliari	Cagliari Elmas Airport
Italy	Catania	Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
Italy	Lamezia Terme	Lamezia Terme International Airport
Italy	Milan	Milan Malpensa Airport
Italy	Naples	Naples International Airport
Italy	Olbia	Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Italy	Palermo	Falcone Borsellino Airport
Italy	Rimini	Federico Fellini International Airport
Italy	Rome	Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Italy	Venice	Venice Marco Polo Airport
Malta	Luqa	Malta International Airport
Morocco	Agadir	Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Morocco	Marrakech	Marrakesh Menara Airport
Portugal	Faro	Faro Airport
Portugal	Funchal	Madeira Airport
Portugal	Lisbon	Lisbon Portela International Airport
Portugal	Porto	Porto Airport
Spain	Almería	Almería Airport
Spain	Barcelona	Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Spain	Fuerteventura	Fuerteventura Airport
Spain	Ibiza	Ibiza Airport
Spain	Jerez de la Frontera	Jerez Airport
Spain	Lanzarote	Lanzarote Airport
Spain	Las Palmas	Gran Canaria Airport
Spain	Madrid	Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Spain	Málaga	Málaga Airport
Spain	Menorca	Menorca Airport
Spain	Palma de Mallorca	Palma de Mallorca Airport
Spain	Tenerife	Tenerife South Airport
Switzerland	Geneva	Geneva Airport
Tunisia	Djerba	Djerba–Zarzis International Airport
Tunisia	Enfidha	Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport
Turkey	Antalya	Antalya Airport
United Arab Emirates	Ras Al Khaimah	Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
United Kingdom	London	London City Airport

Luxair Check-In

Online Check-In

The Luxair web & mobile check-in is available from 24h-1h before flight departure. Online check-in can be completed through the airline’s check-in page.

Airport Check-In

Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure for Economy Class passengers, and 30 minutes before departure for Business Class passengers.

Luxair Baggage

Carry-On Baggage

Economy Class carry-On baggage allowance: 1 piece up to 8 kg size (55 x 40 x 23 cm) + 1 small personal item (handbags, laptop bags, duty-free shopping, camera bag, umbrella).

Business Class carry-On baggage allowance: 2 pieces up to 8 kg / piece size (55 x 40 x 23 cm) + 1 small personal item.

Checked Baggage

Economy Class checked baggage allowance: 1 piece up to 23 kg.

Business Class checked baggage allowance: 2 pieces up to 32 kg/piece + 1 golf equipment.

Economy Class

Economy Class is the airline’s cheaper cabin option, but still offers a great service, delivered by the airline’s multi-lingual cabin crew.

Economy Class Facilities

Passengers can order a selection of food and drink from the airline’s in-flight menu.

While there’s no in-flight entertainment system, each passenger is given a copy of the airline’s in-flight magazine.

As of June 2019, sandwiches were re-developed to provide better quality. They’re produced using fresh ingredients at the premises of Luxair Services Catering.

Economy Class Seats

Seats are set out in a 3 x 3 or 2 x 2 configuration, depending on which aircraft is used for the flight.

Business Class

Flying in luxury with Business Class, the airline’s most premium cabin class.

Business Class Facilities

As well as fully-flexible tickets, Business Class passengers are given priority check-in, security, boarding and passport control on select flights from select airports.

Passengers are given a Business Class standard breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on the time of day of the flight. The airline prides itself in offering locally sourced produce for its airline’s meal, which part of a larger plan in keeping the airline eco-friendly. As of June 2019, passengers can now enjoy new menus served on Business Class created by Michelin starred chef René Mathieu.

Passengers are given newspapers to read as in-flight entertainment.

What are Business Class Seats Like?

Business Class seats are set out in a 3 x 3 or 2 x 2 formation, depending on the aircraft flown on.

Meals

In-flight Meals

Economy Class: For flights departing in the morning, Economy passengers can enjoy a croissant, with a salty or sweet snack available on flights in the day. On longer flights, a light sandwich will be served.

Business Class: For flights departing in the morning, Business passengers can enjoy a complete breakfast, with sandwich boxes served on flights in the day. On longer flights, lunch, dinner and snacks will be served on a tray.

Drinks

All passengers can enjoy a selection of non-alcoholic beverages as well as coffee or tea. On longer flights, Business passengers will also be offered a range of Alcoholic drinks.

Special Meals

Special meals need to be ordered at least 48 hours before flight departure. Requests can be made during the flight booking process or by contacting our customer service team.

In Economy Class, the following special meals can be requested:

Meals for diabetics
Gluten-free meals
Lactose-free meals

In Business Class, a full range of special meals are available.

Meals for babies	Meals for diabetics	Fruit platter (meal)	Gluten-free meals
Kosher meals	Low-calorie meals	Low-cholesterol/low-fat meals	Vegetarian meals (non-dairy)
Vegetarian meals (lacto-ovo)	Asian vegetarian meals	Muslim meals	Hindu meals
Lactose-free meals	Sea food meals	Children’s meals

Entertainment

The airline does not have an in-flight entertainment system, although each passenger is given a copy of the airline’s in-flight magazine. In Business Class, newspapers are also available.

WiFi

LuxAir does not have WiFi onboard its flights.

Luxair Frequent Flyer Program

Miles & More

Luxair is part of the frequent flyer program Miles & More which is free of charge to join.

Miles & More is the largest traveller loyalty program in Europe with 25 million members as of March 2014.

It offers rewards to passengers of the Star Alliance travelling on certain types of tickets.

The program was launched by Lufthansa (LH) in 1993 and is used by 13 European airlines. The programme enables its members to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles on all of the fully integrated airlines, all Star Alliance members as well as several other partner airlines.

Customers are able to build status, which gives them access to certain privileges.

Collecting Miles & More Points

When making your Luxair booking through Fastofly, it is easy to collect your frequent flyer points. Simply select Miles and More from the drop-down option during the flight-booking process and add your unique membership number.

Airline Alliance

The airline is not a member of an airline alliance program.

Codeshare Agreements

However, the Luxair does have codeshare agreements with a number of partner airlines:

Air France	Alitalia	Austrian Airlines	Hahn Air
LOT Polish Airlines	Lufthansa	Scandinavian Airlines	TAP Air Portugal
Turkish Airlines

Fleet

Luxair, as of January 2020, had a total fleet size of 19 aircraft. These include Boeing 737-700/800, Bombardier Dash 8 Q400.

AIRCRAFT	IN SERVICE	PASSENGERS
Boeing 737-700	4	141
Boeing 737-800	4	186
De Havilland Dash 8-400	11	76

Hub Airport

Luxembourg Findel Airport

Luxembourg Findel Airport is the main airport in Luxembourg and is the country’s only international airport. It is located (6.02 km; 3.74 mi) away from Luxembourg City. By cargo tonnage, Findel ranked as Europe’s 5th busiest and the world’s 28th busiest in 2010. Luxair and cargo airline Cargolux have their head offices on the airport property.

Airlines that fly from and to Luxembourg Findel Airport include Aegean, British Airways, TAP Portugal and Turkish Airlines.

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