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Lao Airlines QV

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Lao Airlines (code QV) is an airline based in Lao Peoples Democratic Republic. A full-service carrier — the fare usually includes a checked bag, a meal and seat selection.

IATA codeQV

ICAO codeLAO

Home countryLao Peoples Democratic Republic

CallsignLAO

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Lao Airlines — facts & history

We gathered Lao Airlines's numbers from the open datasets, flying since 1976.

Founded

1976

50 years ago

Headquarters

Vientiane

Aircraft types in the fleet: Harbin Y-12 · Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 · Xian Y-7 · ATR 72 · Xian MA60.

Straight from the maker: Boeing · Airbus · ATR

לאו איירליינס היא חברת התעופה הלאומית של לאוס. בסיסה בויינטיאן, והיא מפעילה טיסות לכ-20 יעדים מקומיים ובינלאומיים.

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Route network

Where Lao Airlines flies

Main bases (by number of routes): ויינטיאן (VTE) · לואנג פרבנג (LPQ) · פאקסה (PKZ) · סוואנקהט (ZVK) · בנגקוק (BKK) · סיאם ריפ (REP)

Key destinations

The route network is based on OpenFlights data and updated periodically — the exact schedule and current deals are on the airline's own site.

When a flight goes wrong

Compensation for a Lao Airlines flight

If a Lao Airlines flight to/from the EU was cancelled, delayed 3+ hours, or you were bumped — under EU261 you may be owed up to €600, regardless of ticket price. Checking is free.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which alliance is Lao Airlines in?

Lao Airlines is not part of any of the three major alliances.

What is Lao Airlines's flight code?

The IATA code is QV, the ICAO code is LAO.

Where does Lao Airlines operate most of its flights from?

The main base is Vientiane (VTE), then Luang Prabang (LPQ). In total the airline serves about 19 destinations.

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