Luxair is the national airline of Luxembourg, founded in 1962 and headquartered at Luxembourg Findel Airport. As one of Europe's smaller national carriers, it operates scheduled passenger services, charter flights, and cargo operations primarily within Europe. The airline serves a network of European destinations including leisure and business routes, and is particularly known for its strong presence in the tourism charter market. Luxair also operates LuxairTours, a tour operator subsidiary offering package holidays. Despite its small size, Luxair maintains a significant role in Luxembourg's economy and aviation sector, enjoying a degree of protection as the country's flag carrier. The Luxembourg government and banking institutions hold major stakes in the airline.