Ibom Air
This record corresponds to Cimber Sterling, a former Danish regional airline that operated scheduled European services before ceasing operations in 2012.
About Ibom Air
The supplied Ibom Air name conflicts with the accompanying identifiers: IATA code QI, ICAO code CIM, the Cimber Sterling legal name and a Danish headquarters describe the former Danish carrier Cimber Sterling, not today’s Nigerian Ibom Air. Cimber’s roots dated to 1950, while the Cimber Sterling identity emerged after Cimber Air acquired parts of the failed Sterling Airlines business in 2008. The resulting company remained a Danish scheduled airline.
Copenhagen Airport was its principal hub, supported by operations from Danish regional airports including Billund and Aalborg. Its network linked domestic Danish markets with major cities and leisure destinations elsewhere in Europe. The schedule combined regional feeder flying with selected international services, giving travellers outside Copenhagen access to connecting flights while also competing on routes from the capital. The airline no longer operates, so it has no current route network.
Cimber Sterling used a mixed fleet suited to both thin regional routes and busier European sectors. Aircraft associated with its operations included ATR turboprops, Bombardier CRJ regional jets and Boeing 737 narrow-body aircraft. The precise onboard product varied by aircraft and route, with a relatively straightforward short-haul service rather than a standardized long-haul-style cabin. Travellers could therefore encounter meaningful differences in seating, storage space and onboard amenities.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It participated in commercial partnerships and connecting arrangements during its operating years, but it did not maintain a current independent frequent-flyer programme that travellers can join today. Any historical mileage earning depended on the applicable partner, fare and period of travel. Since operations ended, former loyalty arrangements and benefits should be treated as inactive.
Cimber Sterling’s genuine strength was its combination of regional aircraft and Copenhagen connectivity, which helped link smaller Danish communities with the wider European network. Its mixed fleet also allowed capacity to be matched to routes of different sizes. The central challenge was financial sustainability in a competitive short-haul market: the company entered bankruptcy and stopped flying in May 2012. Listings and booking results using these identifiers may consequently be historical, mismatched or stale.
Good to know
Flying with Ibom Air — what to expect
Identity Mismatch
The supplied Ibom Air name does not match the QI and CIM codes or the Cimber Sterling legal identity. Confirm the operating airline shown on any itinerary before booking.
No Current Flights
Cimber Sterling ceased operations in 2012, so flights advertised under its former identifiers should not be treated as active scheduled services.
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Airline names and codes can be recycled or entered incorrectly by third-party databases. Verify the operating carrier, flight number and ticket issuer on the booking page.
Historical Fleet
The carrier used regional turboprops, regional jets and Boeing 737 aircraft, so its former cabin experience varied considerably by route and equipment.
Inactive Loyalty Benefits
There is no current Cimber Sterling loyalty programme. Historical partner-mileage arrangements should not be assumed to remain valid.
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FAQ
Ibom Air — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- A dependable longest route cannot be stated from this record because the supplied airline name and identifiers refer to different carriers. Cimber Sterling’s historical network also changed before it ceased flying.
- Cimber Sterling formerly served domestic Danish routes and destinations elsewhere in Europe. It ceased operations in 2012 and therefore has no current network.
- Copenhagen was Cimber Sterling’s principal departure and connecting airport, while Billund and Aalborg were also important operating points. There are no present-day departures under this former carrier identity.
- No reliable current destination count applies because the Danish airline represented by these identifiers is defunct. Historical totals varied as its schedule changed.
- No current fares are available for the defunct Danish carrier associated with these codes. For flights operated by the Nigerian Ibom Air, comparing flexible dates and booking outside peak holiday periods may reveal lower prices.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Travellers should still verify the operating airline carefully when a listing contains conflicting names or codes.
- For the Danish carrier identified by codes QI and CIM, Copenhagen Airport was the primary hub. This should not be confused with the separate Nigerian airline operating as Ibom Air.
- There is no current carry-on policy for Cimber Sterling because it no longer operates. For any itinerary sold as Ibom Air, check the policy of the named operating carrier rather than relying on this mismatched record.