Ansett Australia

Ansett Australia was a major Australian airline group, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The airline flew domestically within Australia and from the 1990s to destinations in Asia. After operating for 65 years, the airline was placed into administration in 2001 following a financial collapse and subsequent organised liquidation in 2002, subject to deed of company arrangement. The last flight touched down on 5 March 2002.

"Ansett" redirects here. For other uses, see Ansett (disambiguation).

Ansett Australia
IATA ICAO Callsign
AN AAA ANSETT
Founded
  • 17 February 1936 (1936-02-17)
    (Part 1; as Ansett Airways)
  • October 2001 (2001-10) (Part 2)
Ceased operations
  • 13 September 2001 (2001-09-13) (Part 1)
  • 4 March 2002 (2002-03-04) (Part 2)
Hubs
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
Secondary hubs
Focus cities
Frequent-flyer program
  • Global Rewards
  • Golden Wing Club
  • Ansett Executive Lounge
  • Ansett Business Class Lounge
AllianceStar Alliance (1999–2001)
Parent companyAir New Zealand (2000–2001)
HeadquartersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Key peoplePeter Abeles (former owner & CEO)
FoundersReg Ansett
Websitewww.ansett.com.au
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