About Volotea
VOLOTEA Airways (ICAO: VOE) is a Spanish low-cost airline known for connecting small and medium-sized European cities.
VOLOTEA was established in 2011 by Carlos Muñoz and Lázaro Ros, who previously co-founded Vueling, and commenced operations on April 5, 2012. The airline's business model focuses on offering direct flights to underserved markets and regional connections across Europe. Its registered office is in Castrillón, Spain, with headquarters in Barcelona.
The airline operates from 21 bases throughout Europe as of December 2023. These include key operational bases such as Asturias, Athens, Bari, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Brest, Florence, Hamburg, Lille, Lourdes, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Rodez, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Venice, and Verona.
VOLOTEA initially operated Boeing 717 aircraft but transitioned to an all-Airbus fleet, phasing out the Boeing 717s by January 2021. As of August 2025, its fleet consists of 41 Airbus aircraft, including 17 Airbus A319-100s and 24 Airbus A320-200s. The airline's network spans over 420 routes, with more than half being exclusive, connecting over 100 cities in 18 countries, primarily within Europe. As of November 2025, it serves 25 domestic and 84 international destinations across 17 countries. VOLOTEA is not a member of any major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.
As a low-cost carrier, VOLOTEA primarily offers economy-only flights. Notable services include the "Megavolotea" and "Megavolotea Plus" loyalty programs, which provide subscribers with benefits such as discounted fares, baggage allowances, and priority services. The airline's Airbus fleet features an onboard entertainment service, and it is recognized for offering seats that are 5% wider than the average found on other European airlines.
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