TAROM

Tarom Airlines (ICAO: ROT): A Comprehensive Overview

TAROM, an acronym for Transporturile Aeriene Române (Romanian Air Transport), stands as the national flag carrier and the oldest continuously operating airline of Romania. Its roots trace back to 1920 with the establishment of the French-Romanian Company for Air Navigation (CFRNA). After a series of transformations, including its post-World War II iteration as TARS (Transporturi Aeriene Româno-Sovietice), the airline officially adopted the name TAROM on September 18, 1954.

The airline's primary operational base and main hub is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) in Otopeni, near Bucharest. In addition to its main hub, TAROM also utilizes other key airports within Romania, including Cluj International Airport, Iași International Airport, and Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, as part of its hub system.

TAROM operates a diverse fleet designed for domestic and international routes, predominantly focusing on Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The fleet generally includes Airbus A318-100s, Boeing 737s (specifically 737-700s and 737-800s), and ATR turboprop aircraft (ATR 72-500s and ATR 72-600s). As of late 2023 and 2025, the overall fleet size is around 14 to 22 aircraft, with an average age of approximately 15 years. TAROM is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, which it joined on June 25, 2010. This membership allows passengers to earn and redeem miles through the Flying Blue loyalty program and access a broader network of destinations and benefits. The airline offers both Business Class and Economy Class services. Business Class passengers benefit from priority check-in, boarding, lounge access, spacious seating, and complimentary meals and beverages. While Economy Class services have largely transitioned to a buy-on-board model for food and drinks on many routes, complimentary water is often still provided.