Ariana Afghan Airlines
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| Founded | 27 January 1955 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Kabul International Airport | ||||||
| Secondary hubs | Kandahar International Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Reward Club | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Destinations | 13 | ||||||
| Parent company | Pashtany Bank | ||||||
| Headquarters | Kabul, Afghanistan | ||||||
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| Website | flyariana.com | ||||||
Ariana Afghan Airlines Co. Ltd., also known simply as Ariana, is the flag carrier and largest airline of Afghanistan. Founded in 1955, Ariana is state owned and the oldest airline in the country. The company has its main base at Kabul International Airport, from which it operates domestic flights and international connections to destinations in China, India, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The carrier is headquartered in Shāre Naw district, Kabul. Ariana Afghan Airlines has been on the list of air carriers banned in the European Union since October 2006.