Marathon Airlines
Marathon Airlines is a Greek aviation company based in Athens, primarily providing charter and aircraft leasing services with regional jets.
About Marathon Airlines
Marathon Airlines is a privately owned Greek aviation company established in 2017 and headquartered in Athens. Its public identity should not be confused with Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, the defunct Hong Kong carrier historically associated with the O8 and OHK codes and the oasishongkong.com website. Marathon has principally operated charter, wet-lease and other capacity-support services rather than maintaining a large scheduled network under its own brand.
Athens International Airport is Marathon Airlines’ principal operating base. The company’s flying programme can change as aircraft are assigned to charter customers or operated on behalf of other airlines through aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance agreements. Consequently, travellers may encounter a Marathon-operated aircraft on a flight sold under another carrier’s name, and there is no stable list of year-round Marathon destinations comparable with that of a conventional network airline.
Marathon Airlines has focused on Embraer regional jets, including aircraft from the ERJ and E-Jet families. Cabin layouts and the classes offered can vary by aircraft and by the airline or charter customer for which a flight is being operated. On wet-leased services, ticket conditions, catering, seat selection and baggage allowances are usually determined by the marketing airline rather than by Marathon itself.
The carrier is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld and does not have a clearly established public frequent-flyer programme of its own. Passengers travelling on a flight operated by Marathon for another airline should check whether miles or status benefits apply through the airline that issued the ticket. Eligibility normally depends on the marketing carrier, booking class and loyalty programme rules.
Marathon’s flexible operating model allows it to provide regional capacity to airlines and charter clients without relying on an extensive branded route network. The corresponding challenge for travellers is that service details may differ substantially between assignments, while schedules and operating carriers can change. The flight number, ticketing airline and current booking information are therefore more useful than Marathon’s general company profile when confirming check-in, baggage, seating or onboard-service arrangements.
Good to know
Flying with Marathon Airlines — what to expect
Check Operating Carrier
Marathon often flies on behalf of other airlines, so check both the marketing carrier and operating carrier shown on your booking.
Baggage Rules Vary
The airline that sells and tickets the flight generally sets the baggage allowance. Confirm the applicable limits in your booking rather than relying on a general Marathon policy.
Regional Jet Cabins
Marathon has operated Embraer regional jets, which commonly use narrower cabins and have less overhead-bin space than larger mainline aircraft.
Check-In Arrangements
On wet-leased flights, use the check-in instructions and airport counters specified by the airline named on your ticket.
Loyalty Credit
Marathon has no clearly established public loyalty scheme. Mileage credit may still be available through the marketing airline, depending on its programme rules and your fare class.
Schedule Changes
Aircraft assignments can change when Marathon supplies short-term capacity. Recheck the operating carrier, terminal and departure time before travelling.
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FAQ
Marathon Airlines — 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
- There is no dependable fixed destination count because Marathon’s assignments and charter programme can change. Check the current schedule of the airline selling the flight.
- Because many Marathon flights are marketed by other airlines, fares depend on the seller, route and travel dates. Compare flexible dates and book outside peak holiday periods when possible.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Available Marathon-operated flights may appear under the airline that markets and sells the service.
- Carry-on rules generally follow the policy of the airline or charter company selling the flight. Regional jets may have limited overhead-bin space, and larger bags can sometimes be checked at the gate.
- Athens International Airport is Marathon’s principal base, but departure activity can shift to airports used by its wet-lease and charter customers. The airport shown on the passenger’s itinerary is the relevant point of departure.
- Marathon Airlines does not publish a stable, extensive scheduled network under its own brand. Routes depend largely on charter work and flying performed on behalf of other airlines.
- Marathon Airlines is based at Athens International Airport. Individual aircraft may also be stationed elsewhere when operating for airline or charter customers.
- Marathon Airlines does not maintain a sufficiently stable public route network for one service to be identified reliably as its longest. The answer can change with charter and wet-lease assignments.