Originally Posted by
cj241101
Another couple of callsign questions.
Same question about Altair (the Italian one), operating Italy-UK early - mid 80's with Caravelles. Don't think they used "Altair", possibly "Sierra Mike" which was their 2 letter designator.
Grateful as always for any confirmation (or otherwise).
That's interesting about Altair and SM -
As Societa Aerea Mediterranea (SAM) (MQ) I seem to recall SAM's flight numbers were always SM, maybe MQ came later?