Spanair

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Spanair was a Spanish passenger airline that ceased operations in January 2012 and no longer operates flights, so it cannot be booked. Before its closure it primarily served domestic Spain and short‑ to medium‑haul European routes and had been a member of the Star Alliance.

Where Spanair Flew

Spanair operated primarily from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) with additional operations from Tenerife Norte (TFN), serving domestic Spanish routes and short‑ to medium‑haul connections across Europe. The carrier focused on point‑to‑point services rather than long‑haul flying; while it was operating it extended its network reach through Star Alliance membership and codeshare arrangements with partner airlines.

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Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Operations used single-aisle short- and medium-haul types including Airbus A320 and A321 and several variants of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series (MD-82/83/87) for most routes; these aircraft were deployed on domestic Spanish and short‑ to medium‑haul European sectors. Cabin configurations were typical for short‑haul operations, with economy seating throughout and some aircraft featuring a forward section arranged as a business or premium short‑haul cabin.

Aircraft types operated: Airbus A320, Airbus A321, McDonnell Douglas MD-82, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, McDonnell Douglas MD-87

Tips for Flying Spanair

  • Do not expect to book flights with Spanair - the airline ceased operations in January 2012; if you hold a historic ticket, contact your travel agent or the original point of sale about refunds or rebooking options.
  • If you purchased a Spanair ticket through a travel agency or online broker, keep all documentation and check that seller’s refund and protection policies before pursuing further action.
  • If you paid by credit card, contact your card issuer to ask about chargebacks or dispute procedures if you cannot obtain a refund from the seller.
  • When looking for replacements for former Spanair routes, compare current Spanish and European carriers operating from Barcelona (BCN) and Tenerife (TFN) for coverage and schedules.

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