PLUNA
PLUNA Líneas Aéreas Uruguayas S.A. was the flag carrier of Uruguay. It was headquartered in Carrasco, Montevideo and operated scheduled services within South America, as well as scheduled cargo and charter services from its hub at Carrasco International Airport.
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| Founded | September 1936 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 19 November 1936 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 5 July 2012 | ||||||
| Hubs | Carrasco International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Flyclub | ||||||
| Parent company | Government of Uruguay (100%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay | ||||||
| Key people | Sebastian Hirsch (CEO) | ||||||
On 5 July 2012, only two days after the carrier's employees went on strike amid mounting financial difficulties, the Uruguayan government decided to close the airline down and liquidate it. The carrier was wholly owned by the government at the time of its closure.
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