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Pegasus completes acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after regulatory approvals

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Pegasus Airlines has finalized its acquisition of Czech Airlines and the Smartwings Group after securing required regulatory approvals and satisfying closing conditions. The deal marks the Turkish low-cost carrier’s first foreign expansion, while the Czech Airlines brand is expected to remain intact.

Discovered 2026-10-01T08:50:06.159036-07:00 | 2026-10-01T08:50:06.159036-07:00

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  • The completed transaction gives Pegasus its first foreign expansion and broadens its presence in the European airline market.
  • The deal follows regulatory approval for Pegasus’ Smartwings acquisition, converting a previously announced transaction into an operating portfolio change.
  • Maintaining the Czech Airlines brand while acquiring the Smartwings Group preserves an established local platform alongside Pegasus’ low-cost carrier model.

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