AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUCT - Lotus Air was an airline based in Cairo, Egypt. It was a privately owned charter airline flying mainly to Europe.

Flyingphotos - Lisboa - SU-LBF - A319

Flyingphotos - Lisboa - SU-LBC - A320

Its main base was Cairo International Airport, with hubs at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, Hurghada International Airport and Luxor International Airport

Lotus Air was one of the first private airlines in the Middle East and North Africa region. It was established in 1997 by Al-Fawares Holding Company and commenced operations in 1998.

The main business centred on charter operations, ad-hoc flights, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations, damp leases, technical services, ground handling and crew training.

IATA - LU

ICAO - TAS

Call sign - LOTUS FLOWER

Founded - 1997

Commenced operations - 1998

Ceased operations - 2011

Hubs - Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada

Parent company - Al Fawares Holding

Headquarters - Cairo, Egypt

Fleet:

Airbus A319 - 1

Airbus A320 - 9

Airbus A321 - 1