Zagros Airlines

IZair (ICAO: IZM) was a Turkish airline that ceased independent operations on December 30, 2018, when it was dissolved and fully merged into Pegasus Airlines. Therefore, the information provided below reflects its operational history and status prior to its merger.

Izair, also known as İzmir Hava Yolları, was established in 2005 by a group of businessmen from İzmir, Turkey, and commenced its flight operations on June 14, 2006. The airline was headquartered on the grounds of Adnan Menderes Airport in İzmir. Its main operational bases included both Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Antalya Airport.

In its earlier years, Izair operated a fleet that included Airbus A319-100 and A320-200 aircraft. Closer to its cessation of independent operations, its fleet primarily consisted of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a reported fleet size of two Boeing 737-800s operated for Pegasus Airlines as of February 2020 (post-merger). At one point, the airline had a fleet of 7 aircraft serving 21 destinations across 56 routes. Izair operated as a charter and low-cost carrier, offering national and international scheduled and charter flights to various destinations across Europe and North Africa. From 2012 to 2013, all Izair flights were marketed under the "Air Berlin Turkey" brand, a cooperative venture between Air Berlin and Pegasus Airlines, which was later discontinued. From January 2014, Izair no longer operated under its own name, with all flights being operated for Pegasus Airlines, which held a majority stake in the carrier. The airline offered services that included gourmet meals, travel insurance, refreshments, and magazines, aiming to provide affordable travel options. Izair was not a member of any major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.