Belize Airways Limited was Belize's first and only national airline.[1] The carrier began flights from Belize International Airport on October 1, 1977.[1] The airline declared bankruptcy, and its final flight was flown on January 11, 1980.[1][2]

Belize Airways Limited
IATA ICAO Call sign
HB BAL -
FoundedJune 1976
Commenced operationsOctober 1, 1977
Ceased operationsJanuary 11, 1980
HubsBelize International Airport
Fleet size6
Destinations5
HeadquartersBelize City, Belize

Destinations

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Belize Airways offered scheduled passenger flights between Belize City and Miami, San Pedro Sula, San Salvador and La Ceiba at various times during its existence.[3][4]

Aircraft

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Belize Airways Boeing 720 parked at Miami Executive Airport in 1976

According to Belize Airways timetables, the airline operated Boeing 720 and stretched BAC One-Eleven series 500 jetliners at various times during its existence.[3][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Swift, Keith (7 December 2005). "Civil Aviation's Past and Future". 7 News Belize. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ Air Transport Leasing v. Belize Airways Ltd. (In re Belize Airways Ltd.), 7 B.R. 604 (United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida November 24, 1980).
  3. ^ a b Time Tables Images
  4. ^ "Belize Airways". Airline Timetable Images. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  5. ^ Time Tables