After almost seven decades of continuous operation, Malev Airlines (MA), the national airline of Hungary
ceased its operation on February 3, 2012. Malev Airlines was based in Budapest, Hungary and flew to 50 cities in 34 countries. Warsaw, Moscow, Istanbul, Kiev, Brussels, Helsinki, Athens, Rome, London, Cairo, Beirut, Toronto, and New York were some of the destinations served by Malev Airlines. Though Malev Airlines has ceased its operation you can fly to similar routes with
Lot Polish Airlines and
Iberia Airlines.
Founded in 1946, Malev Airlines had a fleet of 22 airplanes, which includes Boeing 737-600, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800 and Bombardier Dash 8 Q400. Malev Airlines was also a member of the Oneworld alliance, one of the largest global airline alliances.