Martinair

Martinair

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Miscellaneous

  • IATA Code = MP
  • Ticket Code: -
  • Hubs: Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Headquarters: Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
  • Frequent flyer program: Flying Blue
  • Martinair Contact: martinair.com

About Martinair

Martinair was established on May 24, 1958 by aviation pioneer Martin Schröder. At the time the airline did not carry its present name, but was called “Martin’s Air Charter” (MAC). With a fleet counting but one aircraft and a workforce of five, the fledgling airline operated roundtrip flights above Amsterdam and ad-hoc passenger and cargo flights. MAC’s first destination abroad was Palma de Mallorca, with more than five long hours in the air, coffee from a flask and homemade sandwiches instead of a hot meal.[1] On 30 October 2005 Martinair introduced its Comfort Class on long-haul flights, in addition to the existing Star Class and Economy Class. A separate cabin was set up for Comfort Class, with 91 seats. For an extra 65 euros per person each way, passengers could enjoy more legroom as well as personal entertainment with a DigEplayer. The Comfort Class was so successful that on 1 November 2006 Martinair introduced this class on its shorter European flights as well. Starting in the summer season of 2007, Star Class was eliminated and Comfort Class expanded.[2]

In 2008 Martinair announce that the European Commission has approved the application submitted by KLM to become Martinair’s sole shareholder. As per December 31, 2008 Martinair will be part of the KLM Group. This decision brings the envisaged synergies and economies of scale within reach, a necessity to be successful as an airline in the current market circumstances. KLM and Martinair can strengthen one another by benefiting from each other’s expertise and position in different markets. With her 50 years of experience in cargo and passengers services Martinair can be a good addition to the worldwide product of the KLM Group. Martinair will retain its unique Red Identity.[3]

Frequent flyer program

Martinair has joined the Air France / KLM loyalty program Flying Blue which made it possible to earn and spend Flying Blue Award Miles on Martinair flights. This means you can now start earning Award Miles when traveling Martinair as usual and save for great offers and award tickets, or start choosing Martinair by spending your earned Award Miles on one of our many destinations. Flying Blue provides exclusive service in each of its four tiers of membership: Ivory, Silver, Gold or Platinum. The color of your Flying Blue membership card represents the level you're in. Each level offers its own benefits and privileges.[4]

Fleet

  • Boeing 767-300ER[5]


See also:

References:

  1. ↑ http://www.martinair.com/nl_en/about/history.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.martinair.com/nl_en/about/history.aspx
  3. ↑ http://www.martinair.com/nl_en/about/press-releases.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.martinair.com/us_en/services/flyingblue/
  5. ↑ http://www.martinair.com/nl_en/about/history.aspx

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