MartinairMPH/ MP

Martinair was a Dutch airline founded in 1958 and headquartered in Amsterdam, operating as a charter and inclusive tour carrier that specialized in holiday flights to Mediterranean and Caribbean destinations. The airline was a major player in European leisure aviation, offering economy-class service primarily for package holiday travelers, and maintained its base at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Martinair was acquired by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in 1989, after which it operated as a subsidiary focused on charter operations while gradually integrating with KLM's broader network. The airline eventually ceased independent operations as KLM consolidated its subsidiaries, with Martinair's brand and operations being phased out in the early 2000s. During its peak years, Martinair was one of Europe's leading charter carriers, known for reliable holiday flight operations across multiple European countries.