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Founded | 1987 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 1993 | ||||||
Ceased operations | 1998 (merged into Air 2000) | ||||||
Hubs | London Gatwick Airport Manchester Airport |
Leisure International Airways was a British charter airline which was established in 1987 and commenced operations in 1993. The company ceased operations in 1998.
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