# Pegasus Airlines acquisition of Czech aviation assets

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pegasus-airlines-acquisition-of-czech-aviation-assets
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:47:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The Turkish airline group Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of the Smartwings Group and Czech Airlines (ČSA). 

The process began with conditional approval from the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS). To prevent a reduction in market competition, Pegasus was required to transfer a portion of its summer flight slots on the Prague–Antalya route to a third party.

The finalized deal is valued at approximately 154 million euros (3.8 billion CZK). The merger results in an aviation group with a combined fleet of over 175 aircraft and orders for 140 more. While the acquisition aims to strengthen Pegasus Airlines’ presence in Central and Eastern Europe, Smartwings will continue to operate under its existing brand, maintaining its current daily operations and commercial activities.

## Claims

- Smartwings will continue to operate under its existing brand and maintain its daily operations and customer services. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The combined aviation group possesses a fleet of more than 175 aircraft. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The companies have confirmed orders for an additional 140 aircraft. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The acquisition was completed following all necessary regulatory approvals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The transaction value is approximately 154 million euros (about 3.8 billion Czech koruna). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) approved the takeover on the condition that Pegasus relinquish some summer slots on the Prague-Antalya route. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Pegasus Airlines completes acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines

Pegasus Airlines has completed the acquisition of Smartwings Group and Czech Airlines for approximately 154 million euros, creating a combined fleet of over 175 aircraft.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pegasus-airlines-completes-acquisition-of-smartwings-and-czech-airlines

### 2026-09-11: Pegasus Airlines to acquire Czech Airlines and Smartwings

The Czech antitrust authority has approved Pegasus Airlines' acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings, provided the Turkish group relinquishes some summer flight slots on the Prague–Antalya route.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pegasus-airlines-to-acquire-czech-airlines-and-smartwings

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