The Czech Smartwings Group is currently assuming that the Boeing 737-8 machines can be used commercially again in the course of February. The CSA parent is currently busy fulfilling various EASA requirements.

A spokeswoman for the carrier also said that the planes will initially fly from Prague to the Canary Islands, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Cape Verde and Funchal. In April 2021, the plan is to fly to Tel Aviv, although the restriction is that the admission depends on a possible opening of the border by Israel. The Boeing 737 Max 8 will also be used selectively on other routes.

Before the global flight ban, Smartwings took over seven units of this type. These are leased aircraft. Six more machines are due for delivery, two of which were ordered directly and four via the Lessor GECAS.

At the end of January 2021, the European aviation authority EASA issued the Boeing 737 Max after a long ban the readmission. However, this is linked to numerous requirements that both the manufacturer and the operator must meet. This type of machine is already in use in the USA and Brazil commercial use.