tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post8024142401497999543..comments2024-03-29T12:26:53.738+01:00Comments on EX-YU Aviation News: Jat to Dubrovnik from JuneEX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-55118585999205435202009-05-16T15:02:00.000+02:002009-05-16T15:02:00.000+02:00Jat Airways, Serbia’s national carrier, will begin...<I>Jat Airways, Serbia’s national carrier, will begin seasonal flights to the Croatian seaside town of Dubrovnik from late September if the Croatian Aviation Agency issues the airline the license for these flights.</I>What an 'if' story!!<br /><br />First it was their 2010 expansion ambition, now suddenly they have extra capacity to start it this June (was there an error in the title, or opening/above sentence?). Were these times the two extras disallowed for 4 weekly flights to Pula? And didn't Pula suffer a false start (or three) before finally being given the green light?<br /><br />The saying goes that time heals old wounds. But how much longer is the Croatian CAA going to keep cutting off its nose to spite its face? The country believes tourism is an important part of its economy, yet isn't actively promoting bilateral agreements with countries for greater tourism. <br /><br />Despite the past, the two countries have much to offer each other: shared history (at least in the 20th century), minimal language barriers for travellers, and ready-made markets. Residents of Serbia were used to flying to the Adriatic coast for holidays, and will happily fill planes again. Same for residents of Croatia wishing to visit Belgrade or other parts of Serbia. A big question remains though as to why JU is using their smallest planes on trips to Pula (and possibly Dubrovnik) when demand could easily allow for a 737 if promised frequency increases are not given.<br /><br />If Croatia as a country wants to play in the big league, it perhaps needs to stop comparing itself to its many fledgling neighbours and sitting comfortable and truly work to become the regional leader it claims it is. If they can solve issues such as Bay of Piran then anything is clearly possible.<br /><br />JAT isn't immune from this however - their approach to get flights has been poor to say the least. It is interesting to note that when airlines persue new routes to authorities behind closed doors, they are more likely respected for it and given quicker approval than bullying tactics and slinging matches in the public arena.<br /><br />We will watch this development with interest!<br /><br />[Ps. moj grijeh for the long rant!]frequentflyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-63489269934901050002009-05-15T13:42:00.000+02:002009-05-15T13:42:00.000+02:00pa što su onda objavljivali konkurs, ako nije obav...pa što su onda objavljivali konkurs, ako nije obavezujuć?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302338264356753498noreply@blogger.com