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Slovenia's national carrier connecting Europe and beyond.
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Alliance
Star Alliance
Adria Airways was the national airline of Slovenia, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Ljubljana. It operated scheduled and charter flights across Europe and served as a key link between Slovenia and the broader international aviation network.
The airline was a member of the Star Alliance, enhancing its connectivity and code-share opportunities with major global carriers. It primarily operated from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport and flew a regional jet fleet focused on European destinations.
Adria Airways ceased operations in September 2019 after facing severe financial difficulties, grounding its fleet and canceling all flights. The collapse left thousands of passengers stranded and marked the end of Slovenia's flag carrier.
Hubs & network
Adria Airways operated primarily from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) as its main hub.
Fleet
Adria Airways operated a fleet mainly composed of Bombardier CRJ series regional jets, including the CRJ900 and CRJ700, along with some Airbus A319 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Adria Airways ceased all operations on September 30, 2019, due to financial insolvency.
- ›The airline was a full member of Star Alliance from 2004 until its collapse.
- ›At its peak, Adria operated routes to over 20 European destinations.
- ›The airline had roots in charter tourism before transitioning to scheduled services.
- ›Its IATA code JP and ICAO code ADR were retired following the airline's shutdown.
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