Britannia Airways: The World's Largest Holiday Airline

Britannia Airways was a British charter airline that operated from 1964 until 2005. It was the world's largest holiday airline, and at its peak in the 1980s, it flew to over 100 destinations in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Britannia Airways was founded in 1964 by a group of investors led by Freddie Laker. The airline's first flights were operated from Luton Airport, and it quickly became one of the leading charter airlines in the UK.

Britannia Airways: The World's Largest Holiday Airline

by Graham M. Simons

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In 1971, Britannia Airways was acquired by the Thomson Travel Group. Under Thomson's ownership, the airline continued to grow and expand. In the 1980s, Britannia Airways became the world's largest holiday airline. The airline's success was due in part to its low fares and its focus on package holidays.

In the 1990s, Britannia Airways began to face competition from low-cost airlines. The airline responded by introducing its own low-cost brand, Britannia Lite. However, Britannia Airways continued to struggle financially, and in 2005 it was acquired by TUI Travel. TUI Travel merged Britannia Airways with its own charter airline, Thomsonfly, to create Thomson Airways.

Britannia Airways was a major player in the British travel industry for over 40 years. The airline's low fares and focus on package holidays made it a popular choice for holidaymakers. Britannia Airways' legacy continues today through Thomson Airways, which is one of the leading airlines in the UK.

The Britannia Airways Fleet

Britannia Airways operated a variety of aircraft over the years, including the Boeing 737, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767. The airline's fleet was known for its distinctive blue and yellow livery.

The following is a list of the aircraft types that Britannia Airways operated:

• Boeing 737-200
• Boeing 737-300
• Boeing 737-400
• Boeing 757-200
• Boeing 767-300
• Boeing 767-300ER
• Airbus A320-200
• Airbus A321-200

The Britannia Airways Destinations

Britannia Airways flew to over 100 destinations in Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The airline's most popular destinations included:

• Spain
• Greece
• Turkey
• Portugal
• Cyprus
• Florida
• Mexico
• Jamaica
• Barbados
• Kenya

The Britannia Airways Legacy

Britannia Airways was a major player in the British travel industry for over 40 years. The airline's low fares and focus on package holidays made it a popular choice for holidaymakers. Britannia Airways' legacy continues today through Thomson Airways, which is one of the leading airlines in the UK.

If you are interested in learning more about Britannia Airways, I recommend reading the following book:

Britannia Airways: The World's Largest Holiday Airline by David Beilby

This book is a comprehensive history of Britannia Airways, from its founding in 1964 to its acquisition by TUI Travel in 2005. The book is full of interesting information and anecdotes about the airline, and it is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of British aviation.

Britannia Airways: The World's Largest Holiday Airline

by Graham M. Simons

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	50298 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	280 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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