Lauda Air

FoundedApril 1979

Commenced operations

1985

Ceased operations

1 July 2012 (merged into Austrian Airlines)

Operating bases

Frequent-flyer program

LaudaPoints
Miles & More

AllianceStar Alliance (affiliate; 2000–2013)Subsidiaries

Lauda Air Italy (1991–2005)
Lauda Asia Airways (1992–2004)

Parent company Austrian Airlines GroupHeadquartersSchwechat, Lower AustriaKey people

Jaan Albrecht (CEO)
Karsten Benz (CCO)

FounderNiki Lauda

Lauda Air was an Austrian charter airline headquartered at Vienna International Airport in Schwechat. It was owned by Niki Lauda (1949–2019) during much of its existence, later becoming a charter airline subsidiary for leisure operations of Austrian Airlines. On 6 April 2013, Lauda Air ceased to exist and was replaced by Austrian myHoliday, a new brand name that is used for flights and leisure offers provided by Austrian Airlines.