Airzena
Airzena was the original identity of a Georgian scheduled carrier based in Tbilisi, later renamed Georgian Airways and focused on international links between Georgia and Europe.
About Airzena
Airzena was established in Georgia in 1993, during the restructuring of the country’s post-Soviet aviation sector. The privately run airline initially traded under the Airzena name before adopting Georgian Airways as its public identity in 2004. It should not be confused with Albanian Airlines: the supplied IATA code LV, ICAO code LBC, legal name and website belong to that separate, now-defunct Albanian carrier rather than to Airzena.
The airline’s operational base was Tbilisi International Airport, Georgia’s principal international gateway. From Tbilisi, it developed scheduled links with regional capitals and major European cities while also operating charter services. Its network changed considerably with seasonal demand, commercial conditions and regional events, so historical route maps should not be treated as evidence of a current Airzena-branded service.
Airzena began with Soviet-designed aircraft before its successor modernized around Western-built types. Georgian Airways has operated Boeing 737 and Bombardier regional jets, although the active fleet has varied over time. Service arrangements depend on the aircraft and route, with economy travel forming the core product and business-class accommodation offered on selected services. Travellers should verify the operating aircraft when booking.
Neither Airzena nor Georgian Airways is a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. This limits the availability of alliance-wide earning, redemption and reciprocal status benefits. The carrier has offered its own customer benefits at different times, but no confidently verified current frequent-flyer programme can be attributed specifically to the historical Airzena brand, so passengers should consult Georgian Airways directly.
Airzena’s principal strength was providing nonstop access to Georgia from markets that were not always well served by larger network airlines. The important challenge for travellers is its historical identity: tickets are no longer marketed under the Airzena name, while schedules, fleet information and passenger rules may have changed under Georgian Airways. The conflicting Albanian identifiers in some databases make careful verification especially important.
Good to know
Flying with Airzena — what to expect
Historical Brand Name
Airzena was renamed Georgian Airways in 2004. Search current schedules and passenger policies under the Georgian Airways name rather than expecting Airzena-branded flights.
Check Airline Codes
The supplied LV and LBC codes refer to the former Albanian Airlines, not Airzena. Confirm the operating carrier and code shown on any itinerary before purchasing.
Baggage Rules Vary
Cabin and checked-baggage allowances can depend on the fare, route and operating carrier. Read the allowance displayed with the specific booking instead of relying on historical Airzena information.
Tbilisi Connections
Tbilisi International Airport was the carrier’s main base. Allow adequate time for separate-ticket connections because baggage transfer and disruption protection may not be provided across unrelated bookings.
Limited Alliance Benefits
The carrier is not part of a major global airline alliance. Do not assume that status privileges, lounge access or mileage earning from another airline will apply.
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FAQ
Airzena — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Airzena is a historical name, any available results are more likely to appear under Georgian Airways or another operating carrier.
- There is no current Airzena-branded destination count because the name is historical. Georgian Airways’ active total varies with seasonal schedules, so its official timetable is the appropriate source.
- A definitive longest route cannot be stated for Airzena because its historical network changed and the brand is no longer active. Current Georgian Airways schedules should be checked rather than relying on an obsolete route record.
- Airzena-branded tickets are no longer sold. For Georgian Airways services, fares are often lower when booked early and outside peak summer and holiday periods, but travellers should compare flexible dates because prices change with demand.
- Airzena was based at Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia. Its successor, Georgian Airways, also uses Tbilisi as its principal operating base.
- No current carry-on allowance applies specifically to the discontinued Airzena brand. Check the dimensions, weight limit and item count stated by Georgian Airways or the operating carrier for the booked fare.
- Tbilisi International Airport was Airzena’s main departure point and remains central to its successor’s operation. Popularity rankings for other airports are not reliably available for the historical brand.
- Airzena no longer operates under that brand; it became Georgian Airways in 2004. Travellers should consult Georgian Airways for its current network from Tbilisi, which changes by season and operating period.