tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52637442122732662862024-03-19T00:33:14.071+01:00EX-YU Aviation NewsLatest news from the aviation world of the former YugoslaviaEX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.comBlogger10382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-32081507764259086232024-03-18T14:00:00.000+01:002024-03-19T00:32:41.927+01:00Air Serbia posts €40.5 million profit, plans new aircraft type in fleet<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh-RLfUU8evK4BJPK5lSsQm3iQWFLYNAgRcd0o3FmrvDZBM7cv_txGcqe0C3ZIdEzHFdfEpf41fzqf0EIfwiErSlC548iQzWWX-Ifvi4IG4IXBmIPRHR0PYaa499gKHLWbMaC_YkAebzuQWdiUz9wSgwU5Af3vwDN2x2FdGo1WU6rMaIEEkTBjbhCTcWp/s2218/87879.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="2218" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdh-RLfUU8evK4BJPK5lSsQm3iQWFLYNAgRcd0o3FmrvDZBM7cv_txGcqe0C3ZIdEzHFdfEpf41fzqf0EIfwiErSlC548iQzWWX-Ifvi4IG4IXBmIPRHR0PYaa499gKHLWbMaC_YkAebzuQWdiUz9wSgwU5Af3vwDN2x2FdGo1WU6rMaIEEkTBjbhCTcWp/w640-h426/87879.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Air Serbia has posted a record 40.5-million-euro profit for 2023, which it says was achieved “without a single euro in state subsidies” as it prepares to add a new aircraft type into its fleet. It comes on the back of a record 627.9 million euros in revenue, surpassing half a billion euros for the first time in the carrier’s history. With a record year behind it, the airline is focusing on consolidating its operations in 2024 and avoiding operational issues which it faced over the past twelve months due to the addition of over twenty new routes, as well as ground handling problems at its hub in Belgrade. Dealing with the termination of its Embraer wet-lease contract with Marathon Airlines, the airline now plans to introduce a new aircraft type into its fleet, with an official announcement expected shortly. As EX-YU Aviation News learns, this will involve the addition of dry-leased Embraer jets to its fleet this summer, which will be operated by the carrier’s own crew. In addition, it is expected to wet-lease an additional Embraer jet as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Serbian airline also plans to take on three dry-leased ATR72-600s in the coming period as well as two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, formerly operated by Etihad Airways. Although the two wide-body jets were in storage for two years, they more recently flew on behalf of Air Belgium. Their arrival in Belgrade is expected in July and September, respectively.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, "Last year, Air Serbia experienced significant growth compared to the last pre-pandemic year of 2019. That year is now history, and we are now writing a new chapter. Last year, we expanded our network with 23 new destinations and at one point operated flights on a total of 87 routes to 34 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. In scheduled and charter traffic, we carried a total of 4.19 million passengers, which is the third-best result in the nearly 97 years-long history of the company. The share of transfer passengers increased to 40%, up from 35% in 2022. We are very pleased that such unprecedented growth was accompanied by positive financial results. The intensive growth in 2022 and 2023 was inevitable for us to meet the increased demand and achieve the critical mass and market presence necessary for further business development, in line with our strategy”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtOWfvh_TkPxrwRU0CByE5twYwV-Osq18YOQJbSD3n29URYv6tvm6osQhQMkRLBMIMWFSYheM1C1i4KFLQ_c_RjN4McZwbu47MumMHAixNfKm8MdER-A4dHLbOJJoFhPgl33r3PV2X33vyoxzM4wIDWKj0hF0TvFm620S95lgrjsWVrRJUddqSklIEl4k/s268/airserbiaprofit.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtOWfvh_TkPxrwRU0CByE5twYwV-Osq18YOQJbSD3n29URYv6tvm6osQhQMkRLBMIMWFSYheM1C1i4KFLQ_c_RjN4McZwbu47MumMHAixNfKm8MdER-A4dHLbOJJoFhPgl33r3PV2X33vyoxzM4wIDWKj0hF0TvFm620S95lgrjsWVrRJUddqSklIEl4k/s16000/airserbiaprofit.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jvzq2cmGZY6-3m8cdItxaQBeaJrPYknQ1PWDNVIRV3swN5xNWVK0FEjc-bFBz6EdNOmeUVu5v0ZI4gfCQmGoqkmO8yujmXEc2WZw2DM6VUCiP9ZkNwbI9q_0MOKsqpqsRjEJkYIFtLywiX8WZWual3VtuwahksZJ4LHBCWp9QIg6eJsg5HfOVtRAttmb/s1934/433690321_909853281144988_4606930432707579996_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="1934" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jvzq2cmGZY6-3m8cdItxaQBeaJrPYknQ1PWDNVIRV3swN5xNWVK0FEjc-bFBz6EdNOmeUVu5v0ZI4gfCQmGoqkmO8yujmXEc2WZw2DM6VUCiP9ZkNwbI9q_0MOKsqpqsRjEJkYIFtLywiX8WZWual3VtuwahksZJ4LHBCWp9QIg6eJsg5HfOVtRAttmb/s16000/433690321_909853281144988_4606930432707579996_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Commenting on the upcoming period, Mr Marek noted, “Now, as we reach the aforementioned critical mass in the milestone tenth year since the establishment of Air Serbia, we will work on further operation stabilisation, network expansion, and improving the services provided to passengers. The Serbian national airline owes its great appreciation for the achieved results and strong position as a leader in aviation in this part of the world to the significant support of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the dedicated work of its employees, the loyalty of partners, and the trust of millions of passengers”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-65576007198060187932024-03-18T13:30:00.004+01:002024-03-18T13:30:00.139+01:00Croatia grants €900.000 for Mostar flights<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBVjN7DXgv7AmJP1Ifqd1uKCJ3FB1JGUKeIP3Nhlnc7z97gb2HSYcLMdxQtdS7tA7LEkib3im5tJbS0U9hanQs0NfldEzsg3N5nuCDN7f5FUMZDbzn8oKCcN9nOLcpSLG2wPVoEtgj4UM97zeLhw6DNlDlN3412wGCFGvrSh2rqaVBeLP167_C6YCXLlS/s2048/419207444_857878439470701_6984487110488173214_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBVjN7DXgv7AmJP1Ifqd1uKCJ3FB1JGUKeIP3Nhlnc7z97gb2HSYcLMdxQtdS7tA7LEkib3im5tJbS0U9hanQs0NfldEzsg3N5nuCDN7f5FUMZDbzn8oKCcN9nOLcpSLG2wPVoEtgj4UM97zeLhw6DNlDlN3412wGCFGvrSh2rqaVBeLP167_C6YCXLlS/w640-h426/419207444_857878439470701_6984487110488173214_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Croatian government adopted a motion last week at its 293rd session to grant 900.000 euros in subsidies for the development of Mostar Airport’s air connectivity. In its decision, the Croatian government stated, “In order to improve the City of Mostar’s air connectivity with all regions of the Republic of Croatia, as well as key hubs in the European Union, funds amounting to 900.000 euros will be allocated to the City of Mostar to support existing and develop new air connectivity”. Croatia Airlines, which maintains operations between Zagreb and Mostar, is the beneficiary of subsidies provided by the Herzegovina - Neretva Canton in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Last year, Mostar Airport said a four-year agreement could be reached with Croatia Airlines, which would see the carrier introduce nonstop flights between the city and Rome, as well as add a new route each year for the duration of the deal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-19555322672172875112024-03-18T10:30:00.004+01:002024-03-18T10:30:00.128+01:00Israel's Sun d’Or delays EX-YU flights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b><span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOEps-AayPmMTFvMCm3Sgb1MgZOseBz1cltwtKxVtlu22YKx9GYqAq095_4NX9t_E08ZmMkwQIgpzZveIl5yEMoPtPc82wugcnk9EOPJyNUw3lUGhhWHZYHrX1sEUAm3oBFJHSd47PrU4U7cbzOGh2DOthNm6_X01VFOgy9YnyNNmppA5gl_YfO3HAzUY/s1200/ae0143006536e8531caed6d25394ca13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1200" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOEps-AayPmMTFvMCm3Sgb1MgZOseBz1cltwtKxVtlu22YKx9GYqAq095_4NX9t_E08ZmMkwQIgpzZveIl5yEMoPtPc82wugcnk9EOPJyNUw3lUGhhWHZYHrX1sEUAm3oBFJHSd47PrU4U7cbzOGh2DOthNm6_X01VFOgy9YnyNNmppA5gl_YfO3HAzUY/w640-h422/ae0143006536e8531caed6d25394ca13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Sun d’Or, the leisure brand of El Al Israel Airlines, has delayed the launch of its new Belgrade service, as well as the resumption of its seasonal flights to Zagreb and Ljubljana. The carrier now plans to inaugurate its three weekly operation between Tel Aviv and the Serbian capital on July 1 instead of the initially planned April 1. Its two weekly service to Zagreb will also resume on July 1 instead of May 7, while its weekly operation to Ljubljana will commence on July 2 instead of June 4. Sun d’Or’s only destination within the former Yugoslavia which will launch as initially planned is Tivat which will start on April 4. With exception to Tivat, tickets are no longer available for purchase for any of the abovementioned destinations through El Al’s website, however, flights remain in the system with availability zeroed out since being moved to their new launch dates late last week.</div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-9792907148809213162024-03-17T09:00:00.002+01:002024-03-17T13:26:38.566+01:00Skopje targets record year despite Wizz Air’s woes<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehIESRii8bSi6AkSugl-5LBa3o7JMXhJJQTZt4xg8RX_xzxeKPtx9Otl-_D4xChUaZiUDgAHe65VxMS8J4HQbbP5RqvrdGisOHjuHL4s4Q24KYwAydejuo3a3TSc0eck9Wy_kqkdJqu64eAoV5kN4qO1G-K-_6phxraXYlPW7XVxlS5Z29CiXpksyAhqB/s1200/342545.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehIESRii8bSi6AkSugl-5LBa3o7JMXhJJQTZt4xg8RX_xzxeKPtx9Otl-_D4xChUaZiUDgAHe65VxMS8J4HQbbP5RqvrdGisOHjuHL4s4Q24KYwAydejuo3a3TSc0eck9Wy_kqkdJqu64eAoV5kN4qO1G-K-_6phxraXYlPW7XVxlS5Z29CiXpksyAhqB/w640-h426/342545.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Skopje Airport anticipates handling over three million passengers this year, despite its largest carrier, Wizz Air, significantly reducing operations over the summer due to engine issues affecting a notable number of its aircraft. Macedonia’s Minister for Transport and Communications, Blagoj Bochvarski, said, “We expect for last year’s growth trend to continue and for figures to surpass that of 2023. Our expectations are for Skopje Airport to handle over three million passengers alone this year". In 2023, Skopje Airport welcomed a record 2.883.474 travellers. January started off strongly with a notable 50.5% year-on-year increase. February results are expected to deliver another strong performance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Outside of the airport’s control are ongoing issues facing Wizz Air, which has been forced to ground over forty aircraft in its fleet in order to carry out checks on Pratt & Whitney-manufactured engines. This has resulted in the low cost airline significantly reducing summer operations across its network, with Skopje, where it held an over 60% passenger share last year, being no exception. This summer season, from March 31 until October 26, Skopje Airport will see 2.082.222 seats on scheduled services. This is down 6.5% on the summer of 2023 and is a direct result of Wizz Air’s ongoing engine troubles. Despite the airline reducing frequencies on a number of its Skopje services, it will go ahead with the launch of its planned new route between the Macedonian capital and Salzburg on April 1.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Airport operator TAV Macedonia is negotiating for the introduction of new routes. "We are in negotiations for new destinations. In the coming period, we will launch a new service to Riga, and we are also in talks with other airlines for new routes, but it is still too early to say which", Vladimir Gramatikov, TAV Macedonia’s Marketing Development and Revenue Director, told “Bloomberg Adria”. He added, “We are working on bringing new tour operators and new charter flights, but of course also scheduled services that will connect us throughout the year. We are working hard to link Ohrid with Turkey. The most frequently asked question is why we don't have flights to Spain. For the Spaniards, we are not a traditional market, and it is very difficult to convince an airline to start flying to Macedonia from Spain”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mr Gramatikov pointed out that competition among Europe’s airports for new airlines and customers is rife. However, he noted that the entire tourism industry in the country is involved in the opening of new routes, including tour operators, the business sector, and sometimes even local governments. He added that embassies too often take part in the process of convincing airlines in launching new services. Apart from Wizz Air’s new Salzburg route, this summer will see airBaltic inaugurate seasonal summer operations between Riga and Skopje, while Pegasus Airlines will commence scheduled flights from Antalya to the Macedonian capital.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com98tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-65839592281491365472024-03-17T08:59:00.001+01:002024-03-17T08:59:00.129+01:00TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Belgrade - Rome<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #ffa400; color: white;">TRIP REPORT</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqA7O7kM3g1H0I9sNTY4AcE2N1Kq4GODiXe09-7ErnSqSg_yCOK5Ndmah7hGTHB_Ez2LBlovxbegw2_O8g4KO59EKqq3xUbkuTxpks0U7CrCYZSLnZ-9h-FKQf3pgssARE_k2Rr4OBDyK7RorfG1HSD7BlzmJMEdsZiPwv8AAD32oiazxWOjHAmakkyh1/s4000/IMG_5125_YUAPC_4000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2667" data-original-width="4000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqA7O7kM3g1H0I9sNTY4AcE2N1Kq4GODiXe09-7ErnSqSg_yCOK5Ndmah7hGTHB_Ez2LBlovxbegw2_O8g4KO59EKqq3xUbkuTxpks0U7CrCYZSLnZ-9h-FKQf3pgssARE_k2Rr4OBDyK7RorfG1HSD7BlzmJMEdsZiPwv8AAD32oiazxWOjHAmakkyh1/w640-h426/IMG_5125_YUAPC_4000.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br /><i>Written by Aleksandar Nikolić</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to my trip report guys! I had to go for work to a couple of European cities, so I decided to make a tour of 7 flights and cities in 8 days. For my way out of Belgrade, I chose Air Serbia from Belgrade to Rome. Wizz Air was a tad cheaper, but for a less than 1.000 RSD difference, I happily chose Air Serbia. Also, check out the video version of the report on YouTube!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="426" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zpLWQRZxuk" width="640" youtube-src-id="5zpLWQRZxuk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check-in went smoothly with no issues. I got my boarding pass in under 5 minutes. Of course, I was about to find out that my flight was delayed by 2 hours (the board said 1.5 hours, but I calculated 2 hours, correctly I might add ;)) Also, check out the beautiful sunrise.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXRUNgYDmZDlGyOu_T1M12sUjp7f2gjldYpxE5_tLVxh04J1vch2AU0DkCzC1vgvdzGfe8ZqEsCLPku08fTDWqcIxcoopQavNDZkVnoj7TOQwLH73wBjMn_zOM018-CR9PbmRSV12ghcKl-Us7aAih4ChU35nDLKE7TSSctNL2-4GT1GaGHlItmaFaBDL/s1280/IMG_1156.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXRUNgYDmZDlGyOu_T1M12sUjp7f2gjldYpxE5_tLVxh04J1vch2AU0DkCzC1vgvdzGfe8ZqEsCLPku08fTDWqcIxcoopQavNDZkVnoj7TOQwLH73wBjMn_zOM018-CR9PbmRSV12ghcKl-Us7aAih4ChU35nDLKE7TSSctNL2-4GT1GaGHlItmaFaBDL/w480-h640/IMG_1156.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrLCkqh6EQSalVYiuQ5aIIxBOFVIk-6CJQnvIgWEslUZGGbFWp9-dVUQRZqUgc_SvRrEbnWpO5cI0BURC0kCOr8ytZl9arkMbAMS3CNMmhtJ54e2KfsvBhvSI_ilGf3RR5POFgGWqdgtMxA1s1I_oUmvS2W7w2V5pxdai2in1YhEtqZkLYCsMZ1bVRfuz/s1280/IMG_1172.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrLCkqh6EQSalVYiuQ5aIIxBOFVIk-6CJQnvIgWEslUZGGbFWp9-dVUQRZqUgc_SvRrEbnWpO5cI0BURC0kCOr8ytZl9arkMbAMS3CNMmhtJ54e2KfsvBhvSI_ilGf3RR5POFgGWqdgtMxA1s1I_oUmvS2W7w2V5pxdai2in1YhEtqZkLYCsMZ1bVRfuz/w640-h480/IMG_1172.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVuNNs3zePimrM9Zqo6m_tRk9FNyReO-dMX7CzZ4jea1dyg8FUubmoeRs0OcYkpRefWYNWoJ6lbGHZpdfXbD2WCVxQ_4QyX1dwCWi5mISiT1x2uw_kEurffFVDY9oeIzV9LbKd0kVmfHpceNlipXfeNlML_yEVbWZOBmMSVEfLAYreM3BrJ8NBxDVg5P4/s1280/IMG_1193.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVuNNs3zePimrM9Zqo6m_tRk9FNyReO-dMX7CzZ4jea1dyg8FUubmoeRs0OcYkpRefWYNWoJ6lbGHZpdfXbD2WCVxQ_4QyX1dwCWi5mISiT1x2uw_kEurffFVDY9oeIzV9LbKd0kVmfHpceNlipXfeNlML_yEVbWZOBmMSVEfLAYreM3BrJ8NBxDVg5P4/w480-h640/IMG_1193.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, I chose to drive to the airport and leave my car at Tesla Airport parking. I’ve never had a bad experience, and can strongly recommend them. In my experience, they are organised, cheap, and safe with surveillance cameras and 24/7 support. They also have a 24/7 shuttle bus, which comes very often (in my experience, maximum wait has been 5-6 minutes).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NormDaq2NNpn4ari2IFnTZ_69jUX5mg23iumyo__DhnwBVSPKaBRr6oWw7Tqqy9k326FXUTIEeBYapd61fY7i-bQr6SZHbzPillH9lFCD2gW3ml7d3qDGfxebAIn4QngTYe8wEwA4Mh2Xb0AdJTTtK0XdB-W3zCi7aDiOBt4oS7zIUF8vxT2tYQ6k8RS/s866/IMG_2771.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NormDaq2NNpn4ari2IFnTZ_69jUX5mg23iumyo__DhnwBVSPKaBRr6oWw7Tqqy9k326FXUTIEeBYapd61fY7i-bQr6SZHbzPillH9lFCD2gW3ml7d3qDGfxebAIn4QngTYe8wEwA4Mh2Xb0AdJTTtK0XdB-W3zCi7aDiOBt4oS7zIUF8vxT2tYQ6k8RS/w436-h640/IMG_2771.PNG" width="436" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Passing security was a breeze. It took less than 10 minutes to get through passport control and security. I really like their new machines, you can tell the process is so much easier and faster! Seeing Belgrade Duty Free is always great, their options are great!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK78ga2QS4u1FTdFuQxdOWqnyMAJRgi_2WM-693f1B_Sve9UmRznWF-5-udPoEcvLaFRyT6KBs8x_E3emIGvMS-riAMeizzZnwcPjY98pFdGImP-DIWgsYAeuaOgB2E67_5psE6ffEHFmmp658vBRHV4QJ2GJBDh1XrHXBy1snKW-FNNq5_nCwxjrmcNBQ/s864/IMG_2772.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK78ga2QS4u1FTdFuQxdOWqnyMAJRgi_2WM-693f1B_Sve9UmRznWF-5-udPoEcvLaFRyT6KBs8x_E3emIGvMS-riAMeizzZnwcPjY98pFdGImP-DIWgsYAeuaOgB2E67_5psE6ffEHFmmp658vBRHV4QJ2GJBDh1XrHXBy1snKW-FNNq5_nCwxjrmcNBQ/w438-h640/IMG_2772.PNG" width="438" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, it’s boarding time. The flight was about 80% full, impressive for end of February on an A320 (sharklets). As you can see in the picture, our boarding was finishing nearly 2 hours late, thus leading a 2 hour late departure. The spoken boarding announcements were nice, and in both Serbian and English - however, I do miss the automated announcements, and enjoy them at other global airports!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxdu4O2jieDKHBi1t5s38PykYGUmIX9aYp0-bMKiBNjmhr_3OhmvhKEpSgl06pwcD8gK-FSRZodygx3ytthT6LY-ImkwQmhcNPgLmwnA8uyhbQJIT0iAFhr7P1r8kAIvC8HOdnHg6O3DG-phj52saJgjuphA9Eimuaxj_FQU-6-9MUBIO3R7KI4V1MXKa/s1280/IMG_1227%202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxdu4O2jieDKHBi1t5s38PykYGUmIX9aYp0-bMKiBNjmhr_3OhmvhKEpSgl06pwcD8gK-FSRZodygx3ytthT6LY-ImkwQmhcNPgLmwnA8uyhbQJIT0iAFhr7P1r8kAIvC8HOdnHg6O3DG-phj52saJgjuphA9Eimuaxj_FQU-6-9MUBIO3R7KI4V1MXKa/w640-h480/IMG_1227%202.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7Rpdu0kOL5V6_E4JVHvnhwHFnQqLJOtmuHJJO1dA32Z9k6Cd-SLPFCwYFNbxXF0KAHQ0BPLgJASTpniye-jcwM0CicJApvF6r4yIWQXbnJH6NTJxXx73v9J_wS8B8mKZDJECsXqJIxSWh_rrSXIgI5rx5WT1nOug7EREl27KRr7k-lekYIfbs2RGWBlY/s852/IMG_2773.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7Rpdu0kOL5V6_E4JVHvnhwHFnQqLJOtmuHJJO1dA32Z9k6Cd-SLPFCwYFNbxXF0KAHQ0BPLgJASTpniye-jcwM0CicJApvF6r4yIWQXbnJH6NTJxXx73v9J_wS8B8mKZDJECsXqJIxSWh_rrSXIgI5rx5WT1nOug7EREl27KRr7k-lekYIfbs2RGWBlY/w444-h640/IMG_2773.PNG" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiNotTBB0IGYgWug4CXrzEcHaeyI-c3cmBa6h6OyIN3ExuoM5NXGwO8Xtd7fM2JTd4gNcYrldQ7XrlWcnHYlzvpdVrWP0RKllPwFS2JOe86sTRcfslPsR71C1XNK0oPQn4e7ONO1cwoOMNA1V7HCbZb6QZsGWOscIbPE0GxsxZVswkoZwgEl5qQcjBvRG/s980/IMG_2775.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiNotTBB0IGYgWug4CXrzEcHaeyI-c3cmBa6h6OyIN3ExuoM5NXGwO8Xtd7fM2JTd4gNcYrldQ7XrlWcnHYlzvpdVrWP0RKllPwFS2JOe86sTRcfslPsR71C1XNK0oPQn4e7ONO1cwoOMNA1V7HCbZb6QZsGWOscIbPE0GxsxZVswkoZwgEl5qQcjBvRG/w386-h640/IMG_2775.PNG" width="386" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As we were sitting on the plane, we noticed a carry-on luggage fly into this cart violently and fall on the floor. Later, a baggage handler came by to pick-it up, and check if there were any more runaway bags. Interesting… In my YouTube video report, you can hear people talking and a guy say “kofer, kofer!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVeOWnkTR7YycluQ_MXk-EIhzhEDB7YSeUOJZB_ttvRPcieqqB-nxp6f7tquRJD9caRzVOEnB3Vi301F4SrouMMFXkFiT_Ri8-innUprHKzp1kKG-2F3HElG5boN-Xc3vqihTARvPOfQm71IAY4tPhp-yRNQU8e_xnNZaXMqD1aj0XTw_iMznqe3tbkBi/s1024/IMG_2776.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVeOWnkTR7YycluQ_MXk-EIhzhEDB7YSeUOJZB_ttvRPcieqqB-nxp6f7tquRJD9caRzVOEnB3Vi301F4SrouMMFXkFiT_Ri8-innUprHKzp1kKG-2F3HElG5boN-Xc3vqihTARvPOfQm71IAY4tPhp-yRNQU8e_xnNZaXMqD1aj0XTw_iMznqe3tbkBi/w370-h640/IMG_2776.PNG" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5AJl3ljzDTk-i-12xnNksHNMZ4iFPlhgi_XUfiPkjmQN_uDVWFHJXFw-c9ZyYBHsurY5IHZmJ6XmvnwSZMy3CLnqw8S2bzn4g5QwL-KENmnhXufvqAj0vBkorSUU1ZmnqgqePlg3MMmUsTdLIzYhRhvU4O8ys4UkzxQoGbhsG8_9xr6ZK4phTZSiHpyA/s1099/IMG_2777.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5AJl3ljzDTk-i-12xnNksHNMZ4iFPlhgi_XUfiPkjmQN_uDVWFHJXFw-c9ZyYBHsurY5IHZmJ6XmvnwSZMy3CLnqw8S2bzn4g5QwL-KENmnhXufvqAj0vBkorSUU1ZmnqgqePlg3MMmUsTdLIzYhRhvU4O8ys4UkzxQoGbhsG8_9xr6ZK4phTZSiHpyA/w344-h640/IMG_2777.PNG" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Take-off was normal and uneventful. It was a little cloudy outside, but we didn’t have much turbulence. I was happy to be able to try the trialled Bluebox Aviation Streaming Service. I was happy with their product, which you can access from a smart phone, tablet, or laptop You can also get information from your flight, and watch many popular TV series and movies. The only criticism I have here is that I hope they can offer full Wi-fi, for those like myself who would pay for this added service.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNcvgarYVhlp3zoIv2EaRebx9Yi4H91ZPyc1YuBWtQsLTDL-VfrpgH2HTY2cYaRAwXlXtA8b4copUHhWd2cZLDEtYwQuyRU8v3kGUyIH61WQTgt7ohEtVcd6FyhwIxpPuSOGQ9nbkFsePsGHKQh6PxaXg8lJ2_MaUy-IT8d_2gdgudQn2sHxlmjiugtDW/s1280/IMG_2779.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="701" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNcvgarYVhlp3zoIv2EaRebx9Yi4H91ZPyc1YuBWtQsLTDL-VfrpgH2HTY2cYaRAwXlXtA8b4copUHhWd2cZLDEtYwQuyRU8v3kGUyIH61WQTgt7ohEtVcd6FyhwIxpPuSOGQ9nbkFsePsGHKQh6PxaXg8lJ2_MaUy-IT8d_2gdgudQn2sHxlmjiugtDW/w350-h640/IMG_2779.jpeg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1W7zC4ahuD7dojMT35WLsZRMWWbERdPqfMeQ23fEmldzwQiYZ7BCBrhyphenhyphen9BZvCwdGwspjDAB4WEY-wALWAD3L-6nC-UAEgYqEOpreXVyfJNQKqXWswxq960WT-9LargOc_GmbR8l5KxwvG3RDkDF96wLAOsYClGbh_KXwxcsdmawAAie_TTCL9rJzqhNsO/s1280/IMG_2780.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="708" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1W7zC4ahuD7dojMT35WLsZRMWWbERdPqfMeQ23fEmldzwQiYZ7BCBrhyphenhyphen9BZvCwdGwspjDAB4WEY-wALWAD3L-6nC-UAEgYqEOpreXVyfJNQKqXWswxq960WT-9LargOc_GmbR8l5KxwvG3RDkDF96wLAOsYClGbh_KXwxcsdmawAAie_TTCL9rJzqhNsO/w354-h640/IMG_2780.jpeg" width="354" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For the inflight service, we got served the classic small bottle of water, but also a “Captain Air Serbia” plazma snack, which I thought was really cute. For a short flight of 1 hour and 10 minutes, I was beyond happy with this. On some longer flights I took lately, for example, to Barcelona and Amsterdam (over 2 hours), we got served a nice sandwich, sweets and a water.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FJnrIZmSaq9NF3SJL4kxVUpVd8Dp_Li7uMmm9lRow-9vbtZ1yqihcooqlGngxKO0HnXP_oeyXVyh5fToRwgMauBW76NUwLNrAQJKch5QpTq4iXc9PMwtRCqziaXdN4YzckIpzBao7qNwENzad3euiN2Xy-3TbT2VDUonp-O-cX_mFWjW5pH-v8qK8bCE/s1012/IMG_2781.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FJnrIZmSaq9NF3SJL4kxVUpVd8Dp_Li7uMmm9lRow-9vbtZ1yqihcooqlGngxKO0HnXP_oeyXVyh5fToRwgMauBW76NUwLNrAQJKch5QpTq4iXc9PMwtRCqziaXdN4YzckIpzBao7qNwENzad3euiN2Xy-3TbT2VDUonp-O-cX_mFWjW5pH-v8qK8bCE/w374-h640/IMG_2781.PNG" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, we began our descent and arrival into Roma Fiumicino Airport. I always enjoy seeing the ITA Airways livery. I still haven’t had the chance to fly with them, but I hope to soon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisI254GjmnwexUw2GdVFskB0h-xFMdG10l5YlCHqGtO8uq6SfqMMQIHfLeJJAH0V5VzrCutmO-WaRR70Fcob-DlEfID9BfT3R-eYsnqp_bWZXWwi9WSBFiLuKGEHRdGtWxJ8rnxl2aPGGYEfd_xEn91beiqDCnVrXwNmg9GONONw4Mjm1DdHc422MoSjx/s871/IMG_2783.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisI254GjmnwexUw2GdVFskB0h-xFMdG10l5YlCHqGtO8uq6SfqMMQIHfLeJJAH0V5VzrCutmO-WaRR70Fcob-DlEfID9BfT3R-eYsnqp_bWZXWwi9WSBFiLuKGEHRdGtWxJ8rnxl2aPGGYEfd_xEn91beiqDCnVrXwNmg9GONONw4Mjm1DdHc422MoSjx/w434-h640/IMG_2783.PNG" width="434" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZGRr5dfAoSMB8RbLVhipUAsKrP4oDhKa1L5MWFw3FC8vzQ44kfHu54HpnWakQPYhyEFD9ApRW876KSlv_7byybQRdYwC31YrsvwBlVdzGOEXL9bID_-kPBsD69r6clx-PcVH9BG5X0n2DVTBZ_fVoTfyjvxaV_elL8yTUjBtdxFMhrhZ2trvjPJeo7Se/s691/IMG_2784.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZGRr5dfAoSMB8RbLVhipUAsKrP4oDhKa1L5MWFw3FC8vzQ44kfHu54HpnWakQPYhyEFD9ApRW876KSlv_7byybQRdYwC31YrsvwBlVdzGOEXL9bID_-kPBsD69r6clx-PcVH9BG5X0n2DVTBZ_fVoTfyjvxaV_elL8yTUjBtdxFMhrhZ2trvjPJeo7Se/w548-h640/IMG_2784.PNG" width="548" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH48QBO5DJA75TEHUMR6X7bHQFUHSkdaG8j8fvPnqr9VlEHh3J7_8eGowM2FDdOvbyIsGprwjosd80CIlUcZMmMt0luW3gLIC5vNjpXdcXR3gqwKbNqhEFbxz4BnWJndhx3HvFx_LqmHW8Pljeo2q-DAlTV5cvp7Nz3QM8CH1xurMBpEEGhYdsZPv4OnDa/s871/IMG_2785.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH48QBO5DJA75TEHUMR6X7bHQFUHSkdaG8j8fvPnqr9VlEHh3J7_8eGowM2FDdOvbyIsGprwjosd80CIlUcZMmMt0luW3gLIC5vNjpXdcXR3gqwKbNqhEFbxz4BnWJndhx3HvFx_LqmHW8Pljeo2q-DAlTV5cvp7Nz3QM8CH1xurMBpEEGhYdsZPv4OnDa/w434-h640/IMG_2785.PNG" width="434" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmchQFCBDBT3ysIk95-5FtMHgAehUCkYD5PgCegGuSYhV4UN5QfFbp6WPrE_BOp02ObjwRWile40ynkgAjIXwBCVHUR4PPlfbzoMnNG_d6UYHOVyg3cU-O4EdVru1P0RI7FaDpZom24COoe889qR1m0Am0OHQiYCeSe0B_LXD8qDMHk5I3QzqBViCGrjW/s681/IMG_2787.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmchQFCBDBT3ysIk95-5FtMHgAehUCkYD5PgCegGuSYhV4UN5QfFbp6WPrE_BOp02ObjwRWile40ynkgAjIXwBCVHUR4PPlfbzoMnNG_d6UYHOVyg3cU-O4EdVru1P0RI7FaDpZom24COoe889qR1m0Am0OHQiYCeSe0B_LXD8qDMHk5I3QzqBViCGrjW/w556-h640/IMG_2787.PNG" width="556" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjx5kzGG0TG1bcaTLFYg3AIpokJ8qitq9tOIf20aZ6G-4LuDQQoSFlkmcJL6r5G_tDQvnvUP-f39ynHelpO3BvF3l5Cz0fFBqpu7SRft3xCMN48JrSd0CnTPy7XYrx8k9lk1taYOWfg89dCBVIesdD_LzMKCaE07aQTtV4LVudI45M64BRPLR7QuPhY9O/s871/IMG_2789.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjx5kzGG0TG1bcaTLFYg3AIpokJ8qitq9tOIf20aZ6G-4LuDQQoSFlkmcJL6r5G_tDQvnvUP-f39ynHelpO3BvF3l5Cz0fFBqpu7SRft3xCMN48JrSd0CnTPy7XYrx8k9lk1taYOWfg89dCBVIesdD_LzMKCaE07aQTtV4LVudI45M64BRPLR7QuPhY9O/w434-h640/IMG_2789.PNG" width="434" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, the flight was pretty descent, with friendly cabin crew, a nice service for a 1 hour and 10 minute flight, and a cheap ticket - diminishing my annoyance of the 2 hour delay.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was also happy this was with one of their dry-leased planes, as my last few flights with them were wet-leased operated by foreign crew,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">making the journey seem unauthentic. I was happy with the service and will choose Air Serbia again! Make sure to check out my full YouTube video report for the full story!</div></div><br /></div><center><hr style="text-align: justify;" /><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">Share your travel experience by submitting a trip report to exyu@exyuaviation.com</b></div></b><hr style="text-align: justify;" /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-1562161024541298212024-03-16T09:00:00.001+01:002024-03-16T09:00:00.125+01:00Ljubljana’s busiest routes: Warsaw and Hurghada see fastest growth<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjQjei-JePHKnUpYElS-N85YdmimvmvTHr_E4c7zqbMKyHUxDFF_06YeVf4wUOP4FeETqMDotjpWwSFYeBqZfYjzRCi_VkoPu3ttBtM4cJXaWBfaCBoOhDxzYjDC1o_ePAXlkpDbIiHLmQEkeYYIMeLAQwwWcpKV2sXUvaOiDmJp_86SB3lWIgYMJq-Ir/s1024/56546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjQjei-JePHKnUpYElS-N85YdmimvmvTHr_E4c7zqbMKyHUxDFF_06YeVf4wUOP4FeETqMDotjpWwSFYeBqZfYjzRCi_VkoPu3ttBtM4cJXaWBfaCBoOhDxzYjDC1o_ePAXlkpDbIiHLmQEkeYYIMeLAQwwWcpKV2sXUvaOiDmJp_86SB3lWIgYMJq-Ir/w640-h426/56546.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Several routes out of Ljubljana outperformed their pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2023, with Warsaw and regular charter services to Hurghada seeing the highest pace of growth on five years ago. According to data by the statistical office of the European Union - Eurostat - LOT Polish Airlines managed to improve its figures by 31%, while services to the Egyptian resort town grew almost 40%. Istanbul became the busiest destination, with Frankfurt second. If the sum of travellers flying between all of London’s airports and the Slovenian capital were to be combined, it would come out as the second busiest destination. However, passenger figures between Ljubljana and London are still significantly down on 2019. In addition to Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports, flights to London Stansted were maintained prior to the pandemic. In 2019 alone the route generated 120.288 passengers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Swiss performed strongly on its Zurich - Ljubljana flights, outstripping Adria Airways’ performance in 2019 by 17.5%, with the former Slovenian carrier discontinuing flights at the end of September of that year. The Swiss city had more passengers out of Ljubljana than the Frankfurt route during the final two months of last year. Air Serbia also put in a strong with 9% growth on its Belgrade service and a 17.7% increase on the Niš flights, however, the latter was only introduced midway through 2019. Unlike five years ago, the route is now maintained with the smaller ATR72 turboprop aircraft rather than the Airbus A319 jet. During the month of December, Air Serbia’s Belgrade flights were the second busiest at the airport, behind only Turkish Airlines, with the trend continuing into January 2024.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lufthansa has placed as Slovenia’s second busiest carrier, having taken top spot in 2022. The German airline, which maintains operations from both Frankfurt and Munich to the Slovenian capital, handled a combined total of 166.822 passengers in 2023. Figures on flights from the two German cities are still down on the same period in 2019 when Slovenia’s former national carrier Adria Airways was the sole operator on the two routes. Back then, it handled a combined total of 249.262 passengers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The table below, provided by Eurostat, indicates passenger numbers for the majority of Ljubljana’s scheduled destinations, although not all. The figures in the table account for just over 90% of Ljubljana’s total passenger numbers in 2023, with the remainder mostly being charter services.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ljubljana Airport's passenger performance by route, 2023</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdf90mHaUywrYncCPFc2ljWGXdoP6Qe9_doNEeqrOI0UlolwV8Wch8nY_des9AYiRd4QZFy4Cm_UgeMKoBjOV6Q2itpBA-a-sndVKrEPIVUB6LblJTB3s4HhSIdsYrQKpQygTVn-brOYQ5iqrT78UCYvImBJRtZeAvmW1MYMCtzuIOeMRwMrcQNL7BWpW-/s495/ljustat23route.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdf90mHaUywrYncCPFc2ljWGXdoP6Qe9_doNEeqrOI0UlolwV8Wch8nY_des9AYiRd4QZFy4Cm_UgeMKoBjOV6Q2itpBA-a-sndVKrEPIVUB6LblJTB3s4HhSIdsYrQKpQygTVn-brOYQ5iqrT78UCYvImBJRtZeAvmW1MYMCtzuIOeMRwMrcQNL7BWpW-/s16000/ljustat23route.png" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-50782986999482441182024-03-15T18:00:00.000+01:002024-03-16T01:26:29.303+01:00South Korea’s T’Way Air readies for Zagreb launch<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQERiRhyMsR8WVwI24bLFLr3jhQu_staat1jUaClRLHHVd-oMiqHuA8tKxfzH7tK1JGT7JKB755WdRO_seKNkKpDsr9Sua0Nd3TZO0rGaZNSDzC1lb0afSyODZrdqD748cFkSRpT2zStbIcwwAa9QG8eumqvcJI5_Tl713QyWtA-A4aJ_EeU5JWMzgsuD8/s2048/3165465.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQERiRhyMsR8WVwI24bLFLr3jhQu_staat1jUaClRLHHVd-oMiqHuA8tKxfzH7tK1JGT7JKB755WdRO_seKNkKpDsr9Sua0Nd3TZO0rGaZNSDzC1lb0afSyODZrdqD748cFkSRpT2zStbIcwwAa9QG8eumqvcJI5_Tl713QyWtA-A4aJ_EeU5JWMzgsuD8/w640-h426/3165465.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Low cost carrier T’Way Air is set to commence operations between Seoul and Zagreb in just two months, marking the resumption of flights between the two countries after almost five years. T’Way will maintain three weekly rotations with its 347-seat Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Speaking to EX-YU Aviation News, the carrier noted, “T'Way Air is diligently preparing to ensure a smooth and successful introduction of this exciting route. Our dedicated team has analysed market demand, flight schedules, and operational logistics to optimse the Seoul - Zagreb route”. Due to geopolitical circumstance, Korean carriers are no longer allowed to fly over Russian airspace, which will force the outbound sector of T’Way’s Zagreb service to make a technical stop in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The airline said the stop is purely technical, meaning no passengers will either board or disembark the aircraft in Bishkek and no tickets are being sold on the Seoul – Bishkek leg of the journey on this flight. The airline has indicated the stop may be eliminated in the future as more longer-range aircraft enter the fleet. The inbound flight will operate nonstop, due to a shorter flying time and wind currents.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">T'Way Air notes the service, its first to Europe, is primarily targeted at South Korean leisure travellers, although ticket sales for those passengers originating from Zagreb launched recently. The airline explains the majority of the seats are being acquired by tour operators. In fact, they were available to tour agents before they were officially put on sale through the carrier’s website. “South Korean tour operators have developed specialised travel packages that showcase the best of what Croatia and the surrounding region have to offer”, the company said. Currently, one of the more popular packages includes a visit to Croatia, Slovenia, as well as Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The low cost carrier plans to maintain its Zagreb flights on a year-round basis. “The decision to launch flights between Seoul and Zagreb aligns with T'Way Air's strategic goal of expanding into emerging markets with high growth potential”, it noted. The airline’s A330-300s feature a high-density cabin configuration, including twelve seats in business class and the remaining 335 in economy. Due to the journey time, lasting fifteen hours and twenty minutes on the outbound and ten hours and 55 minutes on the inbound, the onboard service will somewhat differ from the majority of T’Way’s other flights. Business class passengers will enjoy two complimentary meals, complimentary checked-in luggage amounting to forty kilograms, two carry-on bags and an angled seat. Baggage allowance for economy class passengers varies based on fare type but is complementary. Pre-ordered meals and seat selection are offered as ancillary services during the booking process. While there is no in-flight entertainment, economy class seats have USB ports, while business class seats have power plugs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">T'Way Air will become South Korea’s second largest airline upon the completion of the megamerger between Korean Air and Asiana. As part of the merger, and to alley competition concerns, T’Way Air has been requested to commence operations from Seoul to Rome, Barcelona, Paris, and Frankfurt this summer. Korean Air said in a statement that it “plans to provide comprehensive support to T’way Air” in order for it to launch these flights. Although it did not specify what forms of support will be offered, this is likely to include logistic and operational guidance for entering these major new markets. T’way CEO, Jeong Hong-geun, has previously suggested that Korean Air may lease his airline A330-200s, which have a longer range than the larger -300 series.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-87530755116734603402024-03-15T17:53:00.001+01:002024-03-15T17:55:36.432+01:00Belgrade Airport surpasses million passengers<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RFugq02NkaUUw-jhfeuA19BzYQ5oh2WEh3LenR6Z1huqHvhLW69uTLC6s9dFdDyo5fl0jumfTT-tyLmFWDPa1U07BTuu0n-Zkv6PAxYQ_qyeAtQYaz8abWzyZcI5DjnzqYiLHbIohZvKW4KxwZ1s2_khOlr6IWIbRYHhwpRF19taX6tdU2o-fichdHnH/s4000/45345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RFugq02NkaUUw-jhfeuA19BzYQ5oh2WEh3LenR6Z1huqHvhLW69uTLC6s9dFdDyo5fl0jumfTT-tyLmFWDPa1U07BTuu0n-Zkv6PAxYQ_qyeAtQYaz8abWzyZcI5DjnzqYiLHbIohZvKW4KxwZ1s2_khOlr6IWIbRYHhwpRF19taX6tdU2o-fichdHnH/w640-h480/45345.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Belgrade Airport registered its busiest February on record welcoming 479.889 travellers through its doors, representing an increase of 21.2% on the same month last year. Combined with January, the airport handled 1.050.826 passengers, up 24.8% on 2023, processing an additional 208.895 travellers year-on-year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3ce2JqAvv91MKvHr-z-xZK2KFXo0VyP9BJmk9SFtQMHMeywctI_JKAiyNcBCeraEHaUN8hbNTwsJcyNxbcs5ytVxb5FWjrMsW5Q56OtyBfhSgPsx32k4T0I2cc3pDsGJPNdGqUo_F6ltJcRdMnOkmfndkMtcPm5gNKREjh01MTzFxMqPAK9WJHFZblqw/s257/Screenshot%202024-03-15%20175134.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="67" data-original-width="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3ce2JqAvv91MKvHr-z-xZK2KFXo0VyP9BJmk9SFtQMHMeywctI_JKAiyNcBCeraEHaUN8hbNTwsJcyNxbcs5ytVxb5FWjrMsW5Q56OtyBfhSgPsx32k4T0I2cc3pDsGJPNdGqUo_F6ltJcRdMnOkmfndkMtcPm5gNKREjh01MTzFxMqPAK9WJHFZblqw/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-15%20175134.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Belgrade’s largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity, February 2024</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8ITTkvURPtwXxguK0gwcD2mavyZwa8g5YnGSCdU1geGdTjQsXFIJ6jaix579UkdkWSzQAjJrEd8OlvCzygImoZ2mh7knmi5QOFZhz96wM9FCqgOYRpG_ofhrDZkgRJHRKx813bLYTtVwHNsFk755SIaeoaW8t5KLoy6FW_7fhLO-kbCxOQGnQVaiqv9F/s230/begstatcapacity.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8ITTkvURPtwXxguK0gwcD2mavyZwa8g5YnGSCdU1geGdTjQsXFIJ6jaix579UkdkWSzQAjJrEd8OlvCzygImoZ2mh7knmi5QOFZhz96wM9FCqgOYRpG_ofhrDZkgRJHRKx813bLYTtVwHNsFk755SIaeoaW8t5KLoy6FW_7fhLO-kbCxOQGnQVaiqv9F/s16000/begstatcapacity.png" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-15848485446703446532024-03-15T13:30:00.001+01:002024-03-15T13:30:00.133+01:00SAS to restore Pristina service<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUebHvZKcUt-XUIyevLSnZiKs9q85qjKQNRjRVsnOxasvTEiWRFfrNFOkw4gEIHh_gsRErixfEVw-40A9RF5DS4KdMiZm2Ep3VlQRgTApnnYvhQiJ8vgcmMfvJjjetMZxN9ZX12fzLI1bONjUOcuuWwAl3-AoOYFF0avmSwN6TQydGoKcFCTmeCtKCbjDA/s2180/SE-ROL_Airbus_A320_Neo_SAS_LHR_22.3.21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2180" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUebHvZKcUt-XUIyevLSnZiKs9q85qjKQNRjRVsnOxasvTEiWRFfrNFOkw4gEIHh_gsRErixfEVw-40A9RF5DS4KdMiZm2Ep3VlQRgTApnnYvhQiJ8vgcmMfvJjjetMZxN9ZX12fzLI1bONjUOcuuWwAl3-AoOYFF0avmSwN6TQydGoKcFCTmeCtKCbjDA/w640-h400/SE-ROL_Airbus_A320_Neo_SAS_LHR_22.3.21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />SAS Scandinavian Airlines will resume seasonal summer flights between Copenhagen and Pristina following a four-year hiatus. Services will commence on July 3 and initially run once per week, increasing to two weekly from August 8 until the service concludes on August 21. In total, the airline will offer 3.960 seats on the route, maintaining the service with its 180-seat Airbus A320neo aircraft. It will compete directly against Norwegian between the two cities. Further flight details can be found <a href="https://www.exyuaviation.com/p/sas-copenhagen-pristina.html"><b>here</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-23648220012966248232024-03-15T10:30:00.000+01:002024-03-15T10:30:00.128+01:00Air Serbia working on frequent flyer development<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtc_alvzTwhGeZDLKc0jvL-XG9N2m1SFSfMCBwojxQoseh0mcYJ6Mdwg7Uqc0j1yPx0lCAhx0A7cWnJ1c9IFaLEX57J4KIhQISKg9jZpkF-VV7MYjJxCjbPKQpjcEHvvxfXk6kORxBIYonSAxK1JU0EhN56MZV9d0RN8tKBUg3x3QNJ_oYMbRMh7M5CPDq/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-30%20at%2001.47.29_475ba8a9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtc_alvzTwhGeZDLKc0jvL-XG9N2m1SFSfMCBwojxQoseh0mcYJ6Mdwg7Uqc0j1yPx0lCAhx0A7cWnJ1c9IFaLEX57J4KIhQISKg9jZpkF-VV7MYjJxCjbPKQpjcEHvvxfXk6kORxBIYonSAxK1JU0EhN56MZV9d0RN8tKBUg3x3QNJ_oYMbRMh7M5CPDq/w640-h480/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-30%20at%2001.47.29_475ba8a9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Air Serbia has begun advertising a vacancy for a Frequent Flyer Product Development Manager, the strongest indication yet of the carrier’s intention to create its own Frequent Flyer Program (FFP). The airline has been utilising the Etihad Guest program over the past decade but has said it plans to exit the arrangement. In October last year, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “We are evaluating many options. We were evaluating [joining] Turkish Airlines’ Miles and Smiles and also the program offered by Air France - KLM. At the moment, we are more inclined towards developing our own program, however, we have many other projects which have priority that are in the pipeline, so we believe that within 2024 we may have some solution but we are inclining to developing our own program”. The new Frequent Flyer Product Development Manager will be required to develop a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for the frequent flyer program, among other things. The full requirements and job description can be found <a href="https://www.airserbia.com/sr_latin/about-us/career/employment/open-positions/Frequent_Flyer_Product_Development_Manager">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-82742081541979174112024-03-14T14:00:00.000+01:002024-03-15T02:16:50.234+01:00Toronto Airport still “targeting Serbia flights”<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZLhU7DAmfR4fCeHC5hgBoOdde_knIjvJ_XQpYkwgUgOH90ZKxLq9JSrs7cMhU1BeC5gbnkDAJK9gA1ezRBdVPhGMuqkX-OAb8b1UbuteJNXnA-3T4Wfd_9Ao6puYOYTpot6jw2_VWziGTrSaW7EARkF7pEbl8yDmQL1mFsVcsU0S3k2rLPvuFGVH50GB/s1280/563456.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZLhU7DAmfR4fCeHC5hgBoOdde_knIjvJ_XQpYkwgUgOH90ZKxLq9JSrs7cMhU1BeC5gbnkDAJK9gA1ezRBdVPhGMuqkX-OAb8b1UbuteJNXnA-3T4Wfd_9Ao6puYOYTpot6jw2_VWziGTrSaW7EARkF7pEbl8yDmQL1mFsVcsU0S3k2rLPvuFGVH50GB/w640-h426/563456.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), which manages Toronto’s Pearson Airport, has told EX-YU Aviation News it is still working on establishing flights to Belgrade. It comes after Serbian authorities said Air Serbia was in advance talks with Miami Airport to become its next destination in North America. “Serbia continues to be a target for Toronto Pearson to expand our global reach, and we are working closely with new and existing partners on how we can better serve both Serbia and Canada”, the GTAA said. Air Serbia had previously inquired over the airport’s terms and conditions for the potential introduction of flights. Nonstop services between Belgrade and Toronto were last operated in 1992.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Air Serbia previously said it was in the process of evaluating both Toronto and Miami as its third destination in North America. The airline had noted that Toronto has strong demand in the summer but is very seasonal in nature. Despite this, it said the Canadian city is on its “priority list”. The Serbian carrier introduced services to Chicago last May, complementing operations to New York. The airline’s primary goal in the development of its long haul network remains the addition of flights to Shanghai and Guangzhou, expected later this year. “In May 2018, Canada and Serbia signed an Air Transport Agreement as part of the ongoing process of acquiring the necessary permits to allow direct Air Serbia flights between Belgrade and Toronto. The Embassy of Canada has supported the Serbian national air carrier’s efforts in receiving these permits, but the decision on further developments is with Air Serbia”, the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Commenting on potential Toronto flights, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, previously said, “Our main strategy is to target cities that have year-round potential. We do not want to increase seasonality, which is already high in our region. That's one of the reasons we favour Chicago over Toronto, for example, because the Canadian city is not only extremely seasonal, but also extremely unidirectional. At the beginning of the season the flights are full in one direction, and at the end of the season in the other direction”. More recently, Mr Marek noted, “There is always competition if the next destination [in North America] will be Toronto or Miami. Toronto has a large diaspora, but also high seasonality. Miami, on the other hand, is a year-round destination. Our partner, American Airlines, has a large hub at Miami Airport. Both destinations are similar in terms of profitability, but we have not made a final decision yet”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com109tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-52451106196512496322024-03-14T13:31:00.006+01:002024-03-14T13:33:32.196+01:00Ljubljana Airport launches taxiway system upgrade<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6W6bbpgv4pHLheSnvZmanA8z_vBuBjIZ-RM2viCYIhuGLRbkrfSi6nChpYTXdiCYG6CmIxoCm9LFihpDf3IsbBzPF_qrRDQjK7j657EilCm-gtk_i3nq2YCkSgS4raTwC1qwbnOF6BZ6PiA5UcolX1xyoUoYCYNI0EhObNQVcyJr4_cZrK1tGYtHKIQNs/s1460/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="1460" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6W6bbpgv4pHLheSnvZmanA8z_vBuBjIZ-RM2viCYIhuGLRbkrfSi6nChpYTXdiCYG6CmIxoCm9LFihpDf3IsbBzPF_qrRDQjK7j657EilCm-gtk_i3nq2YCkSgS4raTwC1qwbnOF6BZ6PiA5UcolX1xyoUoYCYNI0EhObNQVcyJr4_cZrK1tGYtHKIQNs/w640-h482/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport has begun work on the overhaul of taxiway A, between taxiways K and M, which will be followed by the construction of a new exit taxiway J, located 250 metres from the threshold of runway 12. The project is expected to be completed by August 1. Taxiway J, which will be 170 metres long and thirty metres wide, will connect the runway and the parallel taxiway A. The ongoing overhaul of taxiway A (pictured) involves the resurfacing of some 21.000 square metres. In addition, new electrical and communication connections will be installed to enable the proper operation of the new taxiway.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYWhwq8vCUdUG5L8lvBccZ0ZK-fTuDAC8Blq6nrTrU2JVjZ78FGMuWkfNEfa81DSwtDv67a5jsF81eExTNCWwsHnmNlSEyMXlCX59U3bwRmDU3Q2naUgIMgkL8hhA8r4MWeHkfgNP5PXVaJd_9TQqNS53okfbMJBBhMBtpesVyClGQORigupXmXVwgXQ5/s1600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYWhwq8vCUdUG5L8lvBccZ0ZK-fTuDAC8Blq6nrTrU2JVjZ78FGMuWkfNEfa81DSwtDv67a5jsF81eExTNCWwsHnmNlSEyMXlCX59U3bwRmDU3Q2naUgIMgkL8hhA8r4MWeHkfgNP5PXVaJd_9TQqNS53okfbMJBBhMBtpesVyClGQORigupXmXVwgXQ5/w640-h480/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi8z0A3KDJubAya011VT3bzLzL-l8KGqp2VhNzehFmrqKLrnwvbE6SjZT3s_64_5V5WqZaiXUKAndIhF7Tngl2Fqat8wE7zQqJs3am6f5I_fFG0DKXIjVoGYudtw6M7k5R4CMIsLqPDnLvBSUFqQCW9-q38LzDmeIFbUTHPDFvg7zlrD3UfLFA_a8Xcwu/s1580/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="1580" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi8z0A3KDJubAya011VT3bzLzL-l8KGqp2VhNzehFmrqKLrnwvbE6SjZT3s_64_5V5WqZaiXUKAndIhF7Tngl2Fqat8wE7zQqJs3am6f5I_fFG0DKXIjVoGYudtw6M7k5R4CMIsLqPDnLvBSUFqQCW9-q38LzDmeIFbUTHPDFvg7zlrD3UfLFA_a8Xcwu/w640-h480/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-42241078714558582842024-03-14T10:30:00.000+01:002024-03-14T10:30:00.132+01:00Air Montenegro still seeking long-term jet lease<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYkqYl8P8MiSnHkA4K0_V638C8q6jaG8s-QZvINft5fMCIl1E7QyhP7Kb_pJbPjc5A9E5KmCaQTHTCRooe6bzpOd7vGXHJn4Sq7bfMoHbptZ-uwUG2kSsDSGExrJ8Mqk3vQzwopjGtk93Y5FmOtbBBrrCHCJlnXW7KyCYKHMQA9Pj659qRedKM-pD5tCM/s800/dreamstime_s_260350524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYkqYl8P8MiSnHkA4K0_V638C8q6jaG8s-QZvINft5fMCIl1E7QyhP7Kb_pJbPjc5A9E5KmCaQTHTCRooe6bzpOd7vGXHJn4Sq7bfMoHbptZ-uwUG2kSsDSGExrJ8Mqk3vQzwopjGtk93Y5FmOtbBBrrCHCJlnXW7KyCYKHMQA9Pj659qRedKM-pD5tCM/w640-h360/dreamstime_s_260350524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Air Montenegro is still seeking the long-term dry-lease for two Embraer aircraft. The carrier originally launched tender procedures for the two jets back in October, with the aim for the units to be delivered by March, however, it has now extended the deadlines. Based on the original tender documents, the aircraft must have been manufactured in 2006 or later. The jets will be dry-leased for between three and a half and six years. Only E190 and E195 aircraft in an all-economy class layout with at least 110 seats will be taken into consideration. “The decision for the selection of the most favourable offer or the decision for the cancellation of the procurement procedure will be made in a new, extended period due to the implementation of the second phase of the negotiation procedure and the complexity of selecting the most favourable bidder for the procurement in question”, Air Montenegro said. It added, “The new deadline has been set for April 6”. Air Montenegro has already negotiated the wet-lease for one Airbus A320 aircraft from Trade Air and one E190 from Windrose Airlines for the summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-31030661182863540812024-03-13T14:00:00.000+01:002024-03-14T01:24:20.063+01:00Ryanair key in Zagreb’s recovery as busiest routes unveiled<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPEVkEUH8az0b0zJS2fuhSPot7Ff6jJS1ncg9PIaAiL6SojUTN3ozvAqShvXtMo3byixYgpZSXLmUzGyGCQm5JiOGcitsvO5f0uJvXCUhxYCJvA7PFI9cgz6MtEqKVWTfIhxe4cwLTO4Srkn5fUCN6-nEYku63uPVhprBXV3uma4jIjfSkjnzQVr8aBi2/s1683/765432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1683" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPEVkEUH8az0b0zJS2fuhSPot7Ff6jJS1ncg9PIaAiL6SojUTN3ozvAqShvXtMo3byixYgpZSXLmUzGyGCQm5JiOGcitsvO5f0uJvXCUhxYCJvA7PFI9cgz6MtEqKVWTfIhxe4cwLTO4Srkn5fUCN6-nEYku63uPVhprBXV3uma4jIjfSkjnzQVr8aBi2/w640-h430/765432.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Ryanair has proven to be a key force in Zagreb Airport’s recovery last year, pushing its passenger numbers to record levels. According to data by the statistical office of the European Union - Eurostat - the low cost airline fuelled the airport’s growth as the majority of other carriers continued with their post-pandemic recovery. Last year, Zagreb Airport had the largest number of nonstop destinations within its network since opening its doors. The airport’s management, upon announcing the launch of Ryanair’s base in the Croatian capital in 2021, said the carrier would help speed up its recovery, which data below indicates has been the case.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2023, Zagreb Airport welcomed 3.723.650 passengers, up 8.4% on its previous best result in 2019. Although Ryanair competes against other carriers on just a few routes from the Croatian capital, it goes head-to-head indirectly on a number destinations. This had a notable impact on routes such as Brussels and London Heathrow, however, when combined with figures for Ryanair’s operations to Charleroi and London Stansted, passenger numbers to the Belgian and UK capitals reached record levels.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zagreb Airport is expected to have another record year in 2024, with the launch of a number of new routes by Ryanair and Croatia Airlines, as well as the resumption of long-haul flights from Far East Asia. During the all-important second a third quarters, Zagreb Airport will have 3.151.125 seats on scheduled flights, up 18% on last year and an improvement of 20.6% on 2019. During the upcoming summer, Croatia Airlines will hold a 33.9% share of Zagreb Airport’s scheduled capacity, with Ryanair hot on its heels with a 30.4% share.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The table below, provided by Eurostat, indicates passenger numbers for the majority of Zagreb’s scheduled destinations, although not all. The figures in the table account for just over 95% of Zagreb’s total passenger numbers in 2023.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Zagreb Airport's passenger performance by route, 2023</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64JcIIW9mFzj3qRapdOkKn2nQyAkdw2VrogRBgGftN1qgRiURh4NeJYei-AZfZM51fUIQTYFhWGXCHf-U1m1E4umOtgl09ykdDwf_ugx5qT7RKiqB2tsbfUzq2RBf3pK1bamqu5eWh27g6Dh7Uz1_ZtoykGIQTxYVXwG0CCNpkYqlyhb206qRzSS7v-Dd/s842/zagrebairportstatistics.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64JcIIW9mFzj3qRapdOkKn2nQyAkdw2VrogRBgGftN1qgRiURh4NeJYei-AZfZM51fUIQTYFhWGXCHf-U1m1E4umOtgl09ykdDwf_ugx5qT7RKiqB2tsbfUzq2RBf3pK1bamqu5eWh27g6Dh7Uz1_ZtoykGIQTxYVXwG0CCNpkYqlyhb206qRzSS7v-Dd/s16000/zagrebairportstatistics.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com111tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-11156928496491094842024-03-13T13:30:00.000+01:002024-03-13T13:30:00.131+01:00Ljubljana Airport sees strong February growth<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIc4ZlXLxGrDZK5ssuQAlzDrKlhUgEJqIQYYSbH6akaElZB2-TWKV1f_uEeQly7V1ez2gIokbA8ceHB8AHxxXBop_sefGDTVdm_IXqvC6MElM_wN7ZJDkqnYdq4S5RNQAg-aQF7z9W8mzf20lvYMpuc3JOeKoBngyvE-cO4wa8_aRoiMf-WUapnXcDtGF/s1100/KAM6157-2110-TEST.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="1100" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIc4ZlXLxGrDZK5ssuQAlzDrKlhUgEJqIQYYSbH6akaElZB2-TWKV1f_uEeQly7V1ez2gIokbA8ceHB8AHxxXBop_sefGDTVdm_IXqvC6MElM_wN7ZJDkqnYdq4S5RNQAg-aQF7z9W8mzf20lvYMpuc3JOeKoBngyvE-cO4wa8_aRoiMf-WUapnXcDtGF/w640-h428/KAM6157-2110-TEST.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport handled 86.181 passengers in February, representing an increase of 32.8% on the same month last year. Aircraft movements stood at 1.922, up 34.7% on 2023. Notably, the figures are an improvement on the traditionally busier January. However, the airport still saw a 18.3% decline on the pre-pandemic February of 2019 when Adria Airways was still in operation. During the first two months of the year, Ljubljana Airport welcomed 161.377 travellers through its doors, up 31.4% year-on-year, and down 22.8% on 2019.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJdZ_sbNKVCZVQc8hyphenhyphen_8QF_Ar55T0pmaZ7JatDKk_adNDBKtSPQKUj6CMmPgqCOeU8ud_OQ1NMX5mCxu4PDsuCLya7ozoLvIpF98Lg47AQ-4HdWvD0FZZWT7WZWjeVq8I5pBNniQWrM1USkXwv2zz4B26hzpwbsIw1CCUCDKIofB3KJftBa6cHBdFoWYf/s230/Screenshot%202024-03-13%20125649.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="65" data-original-width="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJdZ_sbNKVCZVQc8hyphenhyphen_8QF_Ar55T0pmaZ7JatDKk_adNDBKtSPQKUj6CMmPgqCOeU8ud_OQ1NMX5mCxu4PDsuCLya7ozoLvIpF98Lg47AQ-4HdWvD0FZZWT7WZWjeVq8I5pBNniQWrM1USkXwv2zz4B26hzpwbsIw1CCUCDKIofB3KJftBa6cHBdFoWYf/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-13%20125649.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ljubljana’s largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity, February 2024</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-qsDjLDI3psZ_EiZrkYxy6fNugBz0AXAX1UnW5JISqkf14EHpbuvy98mIMl4UkrjOWd4ODt9sS23AdRcfktBRY3ZpF2RDx-PjnhNiUEoogcNxtjjgaP8YXUYWTAda3tzrpU-p44qXTynpmy7rUVdfkm4HR7Vh7H1MiAncfmFvbC2Bo_7zKH3JioWH0__/s218/Screenshot%202024-03-13%20130715.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="218" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-qsDjLDI3psZ_EiZrkYxy6fNugBz0AXAX1UnW5JISqkf14EHpbuvy98mIMl4UkrjOWd4ODt9sS23AdRcfktBRY3ZpF2RDx-PjnhNiUEoogcNxtjjgaP8YXUYWTAda3tzrpU-p44qXTynpmy7rUVdfkm4HR7Vh7H1MiAncfmFvbC2Bo_7zKH3JioWH0__/s1600/Screenshot%202024-03-13%20130715.png" width="218" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-89537082706955823832024-03-13T10:30:00.004+01:002024-03-17T11:00:20.999+01:00PHOTOS: Belgrade Airport construction work advances<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzlf1TM7-rPLe_cVJKvBAib-aLFPzg6cP34L1Q8r1lu8vG9uLbySMY-Tn4MrMTOBJkCgbD0KTQ1V1Xyl0lJybEvKzsq4OjoDkOEbC3ST0QIoVnryTr0xC5DSWfQ0Ce6mBZoGzYh0cL714oPd6P14f1GNU3Y_CDBR58_ag46yPcV51j5-cM_pv84y3Qmbm/s1200/Aerodrom,%20foto%20Stefan%20Jovanovic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzlf1TM7-rPLe_cVJKvBAib-aLFPzg6cP34L1Q8r1lu8vG9uLbySMY-Tn4MrMTOBJkCgbD0KTQ1V1Xyl0lJybEvKzsq4OjoDkOEbC3ST0QIoVnryTr0xC5DSWfQ0Ce6mBZoGzYh0cL714oPd6P14f1GNU3Y_CDBR58_ag46yPcV51j5-cM_pv84y3Qmbm/w640-h426/Aerodrom,%20foto%20Stefan%20Jovanovic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Visual 3D renders curtsey of <a href="https://www.a3-architects.com/">A3 Architects </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Construction of Belgrade Airport’s new “Central Zone”, as well as its new duty free area are advancing, with work expected to be completed this year. Furthermore, the overhaul of the airport’s main runway is entering its final phase.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Central Zone</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Work on the new Central Zone and overhaul of the airport corridors, covering an area of 10.000 square metres, in the departures area where the A and C wings meet is underway. The project, designed by A3 Architects, will blend in from the new duty free, currently under construction, and feature new seating, as well as food and beverage facilities. So far, new flooring has been added and areas cleared to make way for the new concept. Inspired by Belgrade, the flow of its rivers, and the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the core of the design of the Central Zone is the interpretation of the idea of flow. The floor is mostly ceramic with stone pieces reminiscent of a riverbed, while the walls that will cover the large mezzanine will be clad in reflective undulating steel sheeting that will evoke the reflection of water.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4OwN881tvexF2gFdE_HNxT1xZj84qsi-0IgD-YjZmxTiFSrloiQXmRSFQQtlrmfjBz1aEJrIfm_IfsZ_hr_t0tXSDk9nUbiQVIuEjvtd_IFzjiG82RjCUyZ5JtsV7_sLSmpt3Z53f1vD-fOspDRIQL1b3Ct0J5mc595zPK1UA08iAD8VPO5zszZvSmD3/s1945/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="1945" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4OwN881tvexF2gFdE_HNxT1xZj84qsi-0IgD-YjZmxTiFSrloiQXmRSFQQtlrmfjBz1aEJrIfm_IfsZ_hr_t0tXSDk9nUbiQVIuEjvtd_IFzjiG82RjCUyZ5JtsV7_sLSmpt3Z53f1vD-fOspDRIQL1b3Ct0J5mc595zPK1UA08iAD8VPO5zszZvSmD3/w640-h480/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNRKpZMvSqa8VS-I8ExTfmgGToEm0NYS7yNmQ1d7juuV9L7YMA-UuPsP9n2MlV7QhDDu_5U_uj2fqEEXCwLOC43GCBThtwAjwRCKHMVgMgi4kir-H4OgTdQ3nK6PG6sVXscKjcCO3Sytq86HUQ_uejDd61b20d54MJYrGW3_ltNjFsPOyw0XJCLgTwUGF/s1891/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1891" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwNRKpZMvSqa8VS-I8ExTfmgGToEm0NYS7yNmQ1d7juuV9L7YMA-UuPsP9n2MlV7QhDDu_5U_uj2fqEEXCwLOC43GCBThtwAjwRCKHMVgMgi4kir-H4OgTdQ3nK6PG6sVXscKjcCO3Sytq86HUQ_uejDd61b20d54MJYrGW3_ltNjFsPOyw0XJCLgTwUGF/w640-h480/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The "islands" in the central zone, which will represent open seating areas for passengers overlooking surrounding restaurants, mimic water-shaped forms, and their covering will be vinyl with a wooden pattern, identical to those found in the new part of the airport. Seating for passengers on the islands will be made up of unconventional, modular wooden furniture with a winding form that fits organically into the design and inspires dynamic movement and interaction among passengers. Greenery will be sporadically placed in the central zone, including linden and oak trees and planters with bushy greenery. The idea of a canopy as a gathering place has been inspired by the tradition of Belgrade taverns, which often have a terrace or balcony in the shade of large trees. The Old Town Bistro, as a concept interpreted in a contemporary way, has been given as part of the task for restaurant lessees who will make up part of the Central Zone.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg-3dgp0FQGYMw_7FIDTUXU_VmLo88YAcPqDWKifsO7cqILf8tldSsqUZkwR_1Y8c5QK8FAg9poQOdmURGqUOgGoWO9svGkOM9UktvFQthjEtJ7FM9JWWKwKrISFydQXcHfisNwQ8ziu8C7glMdt1F9NOyqjQPJEZG3-FSZ8i5aPv1vA0_Cb6Odyul3F3/s1440/357464923_829032422004150_6630204191860333344_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMg-3dgp0FQGYMw_7FIDTUXU_VmLo88YAcPqDWKifsO7cqILf8tldSsqUZkwR_1Y8c5QK8FAg9poQOdmURGqUOgGoWO9svGkOM9UktvFQthjEtJ7FM9JWWKwKrISFydQXcHfisNwQ8ziu8C7glMdt1F9NOyqjQPJEZG3-FSZ8i5aPv1vA0_Cb6Odyul3F3/w640-h360/357464923_829032422004150_6630204191860333344_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The new retail space will be a large walk-through duty-free store, which is the newest incarnation of Avolta’s “store of the future” concept. New features will include: two additional shop-in-shop concepts - a wellbeing concept catering to the growing demand for health, wellbeing and sustainability focused products, plus an immersive experiential concept Haute Parfumerie, elevating the fragrance discovery experience. A new “Welcome Bar” will greet travellers at every entrance with a range of beverages and ice-cream and a small seating area, while the “Mind. Body. Soul. Café” will build on the shop-in-shop concept to offer organic products such as fresh juices and healthy raw cakes with a dedicated small seating area. Another new feature will be the Rakia Bar, celebrating the region’s potent fruit brandies, offering a full selection of rakija with customers sampling in a large bar and seated area, which will be complemented by a full food menu. Avolta will also run ten dedicated fashion boutiques at the airport. In addition to the existing Boss and Victoria’s Secret stores these will include, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Avolta’s multibrand store concept Urban Attitude. Two dedicated children’s shops, Candy Fair and Toy Fair, will be opened alongside a specialised souvenir store Belgrade Market, which will “embody the spirit of the region”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPtIZwvkBNp0ydweENEI_CmkboL4uumUoUvGATMj7b9doQKsR5oboHAebT4J14bm5AwSV3JHFMCOQTdd4Z7KN3PgpUm-81rPpYiPLuzrJZpL7vUC4F9jQw6hlds2bJE_tkYW0CX6mTp1cwl5kRcBOokm6JJ0vfOaMa3r-72zzANjCWcaH8eLXlpvhjv49/s1956/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="1956" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPtIZwvkBNp0ydweENEI_CmkboL4uumUoUvGATMj7b9doQKsR5oboHAebT4J14bm5AwSV3JHFMCOQTdd4Z7KN3PgpUm-81rPpYiPLuzrJZpL7vUC4F9jQw6hlds2bJE_tkYW0CX6mTp1cwl5kRcBOokm6JJ0vfOaMa3r-72zzANjCWcaH8eLXlpvhjv49/w640-h480/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUFan8UvreZyo-tBUlb4K0OOKMjdvMvm7e3GMGS0TEIPkKNd9rMgAhvwBAyu6D066UC4TEp0MTuv6rVHT6rRlJbKV1VVtUIMb0Dt7-vS5OoaGBdtz5bHVF-UQDeYqMOWLEoD-WDQIfaVQMdOKkDSxj66AK79fPkH5im6RX4Zig65K4a8iHM8vQCzk2hKOf/s903/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="903" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUFan8UvreZyo-tBUlb4K0OOKMjdvMvm7e3GMGS0TEIPkKNd9rMgAhvwBAyu6D066UC4TEp0MTuv6rVHT6rRlJbKV1VVtUIMb0Dt7-vS5OoaGBdtz5bHVF-UQDeYqMOWLEoD-WDQIfaVQMdOKkDSxj66AK79fPkH5im6RX4Zig65K4a8iHM8vQCzk2hKOf/w640-h426/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQlAhOzEbRTPJqckMZN0i5GdWKNDnOqsCjh__tqNOX3xHTEw1Uf-hGaHkNyYPFZgvArglsid-Sxan_7Ez_YSbci925SEU12Rp_r5CbV0sfC2kUjyJY9enmP_9TPHFJbpOdkLvs7DDRl1jVFKaklrN2rFyvbgUR0dpc7deH0e4JZn_sQL2KkSCPxzgaBc0/s903/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="903" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQlAhOzEbRTPJqckMZN0i5GdWKNDnOqsCjh__tqNOX3xHTEw1Uf-hGaHkNyYPFZgvArglsid-Sxan_7Ez_YSbci925SEU12Rp_r5CbV0sfC2kUjyJY9enmP_9TPHFJbpOdkLvs7DDRl1jVFKaklrN2rFyvbgUR0dpc7deH0e4JZn_sQL2KkSCPxzgaBc0/w640-h426/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab1LFCIa-OuXrD7eTzD6HlewM5Cd-3tNWO4aS6gjrlVANfHQjP1OfF4Q_2VMfxmp12IDxu_IHJLVgmbfugLmyhuHM7-Cf-TqX9Ph0kA9GQrS0E9bw50Lq56BULCjsTCE1buv5Doywge7EP4I2skAbxT8scDdTawolX5TPfeHKugsqsv0gUyCaOnmnBVH3/s901/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="901" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiab1LFCIa-OuXrD7eTzD6HlewM5Cd-3tNWO4aS6gjrlVANfHQjP1OfF4Q_2VMfxmp12IDxu_IHJLVgmbfugLmyhuHM7-Cf-TqX9Ph0kA9GQrS0E9bw50Lq56BULCjsTCE1buv5Doywge7EP4I2skAbxT8scDdTawolX5TPfeHKugsqsv0gUyCaOnmnBVH3/w640-h426/Avolta-Nikola-Tesla-Airport-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJS4l-t6YAZb8iXJMPeAHs8DCEcs34AL-ysZEQTbVLp5VI3JfX3-xXE_iVnia_5pVOV1BU8bClk-YjFKpHZuA0SQiKs9JWNrsofQOnzHwkH0lI409Ne529cWmZKycakmbnQ08x19CQHJDEemAR76Yv_RbdRCNKMMtBvZTlxuy_izZejxIOV7XabQomcsR/s1990/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="1990" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJS4l-t6YAZb8iXJMPeAHs8DCEcs34AL-ysZEQTbVLp5VI3JfX3-xXE_iVnia_5pVOV1BU8bClk-YjFKpHZuA0SQiKs9JWNrsofQOnzHwkH0lI409Ne529cWmZKycakmbnQ08x19CQHJDEemAR76Yv_RbdRCNKMMtBvZTlxuy_izZejxIOV7XabQomcsR/w640-h426/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Runway overhaul</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The ongoing overhaul of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport’s main runway (12L/30R) is expected to be completed by June of this year. Once all construction work is finalised, the runway must receive necessary clearance from the state’s aviation stakeholders and regulators. The 3.400-metre runway, built in 1962, has been completely overhauled and layered with high-resistance concrete, specially developed for the project, to improve its weight-bearing capacity. It features a new drainage and LED lighting system, as well as a new system of taxiways, including four rapid exit taxiways (RETs), which will enable aircraft to turn off at higher speeds than regular exit taxiways thereby minimising runway occupancy times. They have now been linked to the inserted runway, which was opened last year, and will be used as a parallel taxiway to the overhauled runway in the future.</div><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4EVpzysE3S/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4EVpzysE3S/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4EVpzysE3S/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Урош Митровић (@tower_eye)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A number of other projects at the airport complex are progressing, including the expansion of the check-in area, which will complement the 28 check-in desks installed last year in the new Central Processor building. Overall, the airport will boast some ninety check-in desks once the project is completed. New passport eGates for automated border control are expected to be installed this summer. with ten eGates for departing and arriving passengers. Furthermore, work is ongoing on the complete overhaul and expansion of the baggage claim area, with the installation of new conveyor belts and a new Baggage Handling System (BHS).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMa8w5IaZfRIvRn7pFRoGL35NisSnm2vhlwZXuvq_7pr-HfpaAlhOfJ1bTtmoMeUyYyDMPuCeoT4O37UJ7NohGmtDUKAHD0U6BJ1uqxCa2WNb9bON6MswnguO_2LaPd8BYkwwsopClJbMOOXSCrI0euzZdxDbg3XAwSFBNKnONy_6OsFa9TDzwKuguM_5/s1934/18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="1934" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMa8w5IaZfRIvRn7pFRoGL35NisSnm2vhlwZXuvq_7pr-HfpaAlhOfJ1bTtmoMeUyYyDMPuCeoT4O37UJ7NohGmtDUKAHD0U6BJ1uqxCa2WNb9bON6MswnguO_2LaPd8BYkwwsopClJbMOOXSCrI0euzZdxDbg3XAwSFBNKnONy_6OsFa9TDzwKuguM_5/w640-h480/18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbvAjeLnKlfuYtvU6CFehDKzK0vJV4TPpCE1uB7C41H5jkwQueai7EhgHhfdwRjhyYPw00NCVX43F3niaUDvGuZawzfg2_9OTsKXvRP0JchmZlrZJTYVlfaIqs_BUfYIzHFHE0NjqbWufAziqQcbGwEpoWfH8q1A7tFRtk2t4vZRY4q_eZD7MR1Qr3mR4/s1600/34243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbvAjeLnKlfuYtvU6CFehDKzK0vJV4TPpCE1uB7C41H5jkwQueai7EhgHhfdwRjhyYPw00NCVX43F3niaUDvGuZawzfg2_9OTsKXvRP0JchmZlrZJTYVlfaIqs_BUfYIzHFHE0NjqbWufAziqQcbGwEpoWfH8q1A7tFRtk2t4vZRY4q_eZD7MR1Qr3mR4/w640-h480/34243.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Recently, a local food chain opened its new restaurant within the airport complex, next to Terminal 1 following several years of construction due to bureaucratic issues. It has replaced the former "Borik" restaurant after winning an airport tender to open a food and beverage facility on the premises.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Enj0ytth1LkpXS-dlMLX5siDuX4HSOkNHLS3p_H1Fax1YZa29xFgOatCiOfzRw-z32sJAPFVtsa52ADBUecCb_F0MwgZVvm7_hIUpIsCSMjJiY3t8wgVP-uG-XpXlkqS54ApvMS0OT-MDxQbEB3Brl3hMhIH3ZofWHOkbqJzANey31PT-Qhzr3SiFqcG/s1200/slika-1-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Enj0ytth1LkpXS-dlMLX5siDuX4HSOkNHLS3p_H1Fax1YZa29xFgOatCiOfzRw-z32sJAPFVtsa52ADBUecCb_F0MwgZVvm7_hIUpIsCSMjJiY3t8wgVP-uG-XpXlkqS54ApvMS0OT-MDxQbEB3Brl3hMhIH3ZofWHOkbqJzANey31PT-Qhzr3SiFqcG/w640-h426/slika-1-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwt5kSebWvyyZV5FZs_ivTSonc0sMGqKhtBLM6VlZA8M5t8P_qmVKgbn0cH1pdoj2veVrPyBuvTmGWX-V9EB6FmUD3vgVzGJjFQLysF1sJDhUcTXVlasjVswaq_HS_Azk5_RerDL2vzjs9QTHR7p_kDpdmFq50Nj8v5MceTr-nj9sdAfwLkHMxdTaLX4x-/s1024/slika-2-1-1024x683.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwt5kSebWvyyZV5FZs_ivTSonc0sMGqKhtBLM6VlZA8M5t8P_qmVKgbn0cH1pdoj2veVrPyBuvTmGWX-V9EB6FmUD3vgVzGJjFQLysF1sJDhUcTXVlasjVswaq_HS_Azk5_RerDL2vzjs9QTHR7p_kDpdmFq50Nj8v5MceTr-nj9sdAfwLkHMxdTaLX4x-/w640-h426/slika-2-1-1024x683.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A new investment cycle is expected to commence following the completion of the above projects, including phase 2.2 of Terminal 2’s expansion, which will see the addition of new gates in the C wing of the facility, scheduled for completion before the start of Expo 2027 in Belgrade in May of that year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOrAQm5AFVrGw_KyWP9ZKP49niabJtNuXlCcbCaTd_zODmB0DgGplHAKztfsJakszzd_BtmLmEmctxMy1wIh4xMRRMtIABtd4oru5_5R-j5qFNId-0BaUOm9OxWwrIhz6Plcq9J15QiolvPS4xH1kdCHLdClgi9v6ccW9Y_IO68Bi4umuc5zLdToCXD_V/s780/16.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="780" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOrAQm5AFVrGw_KyWP9ZKP49niabJtNuXlCcbCaTd_zODmB0DgGplHAKztfsJakszzd_BtmLmEmctxMy1wIh4xMRRMtIABtd4oru5_5R-j5qFNId-0BaUOm9OxWwrIhz6Plcq9J15QiolvPS4xH1kdCHLdClgi9v6ccW9Y_IO68Bi4umuc5zLdToCXD_V/w640-h366/16.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-37995906886801031572024-03-12T14:00:00.000+01:002024-03-13T01:31:38.589+01:00Air Serbia expected to lease former Etihad A330s<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5ho4-2a3OZPV1qmogIP2Bx2GZq-KaHRkOu8Lz2giMNcDu5GLTiK7_Eksdm7ooRYZcDnCxEjv0uEtZZyDBdTbMLqSrVcfZNvxyt_KIeiJkMrBCHyt5h_a__um0gUE6-ULkuVAHzNyN_kLoaWdSiP-5SOx_zH5sOmEKFkfVmII1N0KHvo11ek45iJKvf26/s960/4534543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5ho4-2a3OZPV1qmogIP2Bx2GZq-KaHRkOu8Lz2giMNcDu5GLTiK7_Eksdm7ooRYZcDnCxEjv0uEtZZyDBdTbMLqSrVcfZNvxyt_KIeiJkMrBCHyt5h_a__um0gUE6-ULkuVAHzNyN_kLoaWdSiP-5SOx_zH5sOmEKFkfVmII1N0KHvo11ek45iJKvf26/w640-h426/4534543.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Air Serbia is expected to lease two Airbus A330-200 aircraft formerly operated by Etihad Airways as part of its wide-body fleet expansion this year. As EX-YU Aviation News learns, the aircraft have not been in service for some time and are currently stored. <a href="https://www.exyuaviation.com/2024/03/air-serbias-third-and-fourth-a330.html">As previously noted</a> by Serbia’s Finance Minister, the first frame is expected to arrive in Belgrade in July and the second in September, after they undergo maintenance and repainting. The airline plans to launch operations to Shanghai and Guangzhou upon the arrival of the wide-body jets, complementing the two A330-200s it already has in its fleet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Serbian carrier’s two A330-200s operate with different configurations, with one having the ability to seat 257 passengers (21 business, 236 economy) and the other 268 travellers (18 business, 250 economy). The majority of Etihad’s former A330-200s have the capacity to seat 262 passengers, with 22 seats in business class and 240 in economy, although seating may vary depending on subsequent carriers the aircraft were leased to, including Alitalia and Air Seychelles. Etihad retired the A330-200 jets from its fleet in late 2019 after operating 31 aircraft of the type. The majority have since been sold to leasing companies, with many stored in Spain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Late last year, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “During this past summer, we secured traffic rights to Guangzhou and Shanghai in China. Regarding China, ideally, we would start each destination with two weekly flights. However, this depends on many factors, and since we are committed to our Chinese development, we might start gradually. The remaining aircraft capacity most likely will be added to New York JFK, growing beyond daily flights. That would mean that for some days of the week, we will introduce a second daily rotation to JFK. It depends on many factors, for example, the availability of slots and terminal space, which is an issue that is becoming more and more serious, especially at JFK”, Mr Marek explained. He added, “Having the four A330s in the fleet will enable us to plan spare capacity to overcome any unscheduled maintenance or spare parts issues as the market will continue to be volatile for several years ahead”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-70613968323778837642024-03-12T13:30:00.000+01:002024-03-12T13:30:00.307+01:00EX-YU airports win big at ASQ awards<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkleJEWAAvR6LrVQ-e9GNXqGxVdfuMKEN3TkEDnKVBKNtPY_ea7OMDR8R1N7uymiWPqF7caRHNalb6oMKB5u8pJ2v6zJu8MSDkchpiqdiSyR8FU6gtWIG5gGz9flydSJR1fCYUNswelVgUC4Tb4dPV0QCK_Eib3K66CfNAxr5kIoJjK5wL1oSFivwslsgR/s1200/F8tuA6jXUAAfLS4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkleJEWAAvR6LrVQ-e9GNXqGxVdfuMKEN3TkEDnKVBKNtPY_ea7OMDR8R1N7uymiWPqF7caRHNalb6oMKB5u8pJ2v6zJu8MSDkchpiqdiSyR8FU6gtWIG5gGz9flydSJR1fCYUNswelVgUC4Tb4dPV0QCK_Eib3K66CfNAxr5kIoJjK5wL1oSFivwslsgR/w640-h426/F8tuA6jXUAAfLS4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Belgrade, Zagreb and Skopje airports have all been recognised at the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards by Airports Council International (ACI). The awards highlight the world’s top 5% best airports as judged by their customers through a unique ACI/ASQ questionnaire throughout 2023. A total of 595.000 surveys were collected last year, enabling for 170 ASQ awards to be won by ninety airports around the world.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Belgrade</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Best airport in the category five to fifteen million passengers per year in Europe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Most dedicated airport staff</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Most enjoyable airport in Europe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Cleanest airport in Europe</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Zagreb</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Easiest airport journey in the category two to five million passengers in Europe</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Induction into ACI World Director General's Roll of Excellence (recognition for airports that have won multiple ASQ awards over a five-year period)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Skopje</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Best airport in the category two to five million passengers per year in Europe</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wRsMtl4JwJKd6xRwiAFWMPl1zr9NGWXv4wNoMDnAcD4CS1zihFK19_xAakVlCDkOUfPpDR-CwVm1XjOcrTNpsC4W6glJf7DrUxkY20WNSjO16ObS4n8cVhZzw4UZIZJ8Dqc9dnQ77sGxbA1PdOqZDV_4fDoRt6C3Hdk1IPOm68ZDpNMYIhyS56vC8XVn/s1499/SKP%202023%20ASQ%20Award%20%233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="1499" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wRsMtl4JwJKd6xRwiAFWMPl1zr9NGWXv4wNoMDnAcD4CS1zihFK19_xAakVlCDkOUfPpDR-CwVm1XjOcrTNpsC4W6glJf7DrUxkY20WNSjO16ObS4n8cVhZzw4UZIZJ8Dqc9dnQ77sGxbA1PdOqZDV_4fDoRt6C3Hdk1IPOm68ZDpNMYIhyS56vC8XVn/w640-h449/SKP%202023%20ASQ%20Award%20%233.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Commenting on the accolades, the General Manager Zagreb Airport, Huseyin Bahadir Bedir, said, "We are extremely proud of the remarkable achievement accomplished by Zagreb Airport. It has been acknowledged by passengers for the seventh consecutive year. This sustained recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to service excellence. The award for 'The easiest airport journey in Europe' further confirms the extraordinary efforts and dedication of our staff in ensuring an exceptional ZAG customer experience and further motivates us to continue on this path to not only meet but also exceed the expectations of our valued passengers. Moreover, it is with great honour that we share our distinction as one of eight airports worldwide selected in 2023 for induction into the ACI World Director General’s Roll of Excellence”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The General Manager of operator TAV Macedonia, Nejat Kurt, said, “As an airport operator, TAV Airports is incredibly proud to announce that Skopje International Airport has been again awarded in the category ‘Best airport two to five million passengers in Europe’, earning this prestigious ASQ recognition by the Airport Council International. This achievement is yet another proof and testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, as well as the ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to our passengers. We are honoured to receive this recognition and remain committed to delivering an outstanding travel experience for all who pass through our airport’s gates. Certainly, the airport service quality that our passengers have recognised for the ninth time is thanks to the people working at the airport, their commitment, and that includes TAV Macedonia staff and our sister companies’ staff - BTA (F&B), ATU Duty Free, TAV Technologies (IT services), TAV MOS (Commercial services), and Euroclean (cleaning services). The voices of passengers have been heard at our airports and will be heard in the future. Meeting their needs with hospitability and creating a comfortable travel experience while at our airports is our top priority.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZFuL1Xyo4t_8VoL7i-8MIxTjjJVJuOdHzH9NGAWVpjnEHDSXmTH4XUp5_30KT9Nuq-u0bhpcQ6e1cdWSWBS1qffChrfAbgBy1VS4tON-l9IRjzCQoI36F7lybnoauBRtH1Lh7oShpahirunG2a8X0gElI69cYhJWea4K8lLCx2DbmLxLlDTdO7WXVGFr/s693/ACI2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZFuL1Xyo4t_8VoL7i-8MIxTjjJVJuOdHzH9NGAWVpjnEHDSXmTH4XUp5_30KT9Nuq-u0bhpcQ6e1cdWSWBS1qffChrfAbgBy1VS4tON-l9IRjzCQoI36F7lybnoauBRtH1Lh7oShpahirunG2a8X0gElI69cYhJWea4K8lLCx2DbmLxLlDTdO7WXVGFr/w534-h640/ACI2023.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-6949804680630761592024-03-12T10:30:00.001+01:002024-03-12T10:30:00.135+01:00Sarajevo Airport maintains record run<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbanTtRDtcqZDJbNQvzVZhWk2Jw1U8mLJb9-fxgIxFBcCe317cUUFn1zwMMTZ-smi79yMmiJuGgD0v6h3w5kPik3euh_XJbNP5lYn2a7Y3c45N2uKCpmCha4i8XVPHlArzcV77PJclpHvvCPpcZUIV68i-yOxFw8DI5k47p0V25qtx7e2Zl2jDsF4OleyL/s1600/35664.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbanTtRDtcqZDJbNQvzVZhWk2Jw1U8mLJb9-fxgIxFBcCe317cUUFn1zwMMTZ-smi79yMmiJuGgD0v6h3w5kPik3euh_XJbNP5lYn2a7Y3c45N2uKCpmCha4i8XVPHlArzcV77PJclpHvvCPpcZUIV68i-yOxFw8DI5k47p0V25qtx7e2Zl2jDsF4OleyL/w640-h480/35664.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sarajevo Airport handled a record 75.112 passengers in February, representing an increase of 31.8% on the same month last year. During the first two months, the airport welcomed 156.566 travellers through its doors, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.2%. <a href="https://www.exyuaviation.com/2024/03/sarajevo-airport-set-for-record-summer.html">Sarajevo Airport is set for a record 2024 summer season</a>, with a dozen new routes to launch in the coming months.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZeQLCn4eAaBRiHSbsBw9zJbtQviipTqLt8enChgooZXxTTNO-YGukzNforR74Upo0xEtq3WVaVj5Z0x2K-I3p9x-f0nksPFTNJL56_1cUgaplJ0ZLemzq24iMVDKzBCQphdYFeVZ9oVkcf8JRMdDlU0GHQ8nKge_c70b95gXbVF2rNcuVQXFCc5pMvyC/s246/sjjstat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZeQLCn4eAaBRiHSbsBw9zJbtQviipTqLt8enChgooZXxTTNO-YGukzNforR74Upo0xEtq3WVaVj5Z0x2K-I3p9x-f0nksPFTNJL56_1cUgaplJ0ZLemzq24iMVDKzBCQphdYFeVZ9oVkcf8JRMdDlU0GHQ8nKge_c70b95gXbVF2rNcuVQXFCc5pMvyC/s16000/sjjstat.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sarajevo's largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity, February 2024</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsNJTGJZgNkcz9GYTwInYzjI8GETMSkZlGGmpgjWev9kKLTg9bd88pg2l1iuZfMz4aFR-G7KPXLCDTn8d8Y0Oj7hvCkOg3ESzQHM6IJwPmQ4LG9sx_kn8ryletMhdn0T_ch70b8kdl9e7bVuHsvz45MbnQH2giIc2aNPlYJ72WPu9M7jGkriEevZ7hB92/s235/sjjstat2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="235" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsNJTGJZgNkcz9GYTwInYzjI8GETMSkZlGGmpgjWev9kKLTg9bd88pg2l1iuZfMz4aFR-G7KPXLCDTn8d8Y0Oj7hvCkOg3ESzQHM6IJwPmQ4LG9sx_kn8ryletMhdn0T_ch70b8kdl9e7bVuHsvz45MbnQH2giIc2aNPlYJ72WPu9M7jGkriEevZ7hB92/s1600/sjjstat2.png" width="235" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-37684123517228816382024-03-11T14:00:00.000+01:002024-03-12T08:17:54.160+01:00Wizz Air wipes out over a million seats from EX-YU markets this summer<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AzHqKD7aOVT6ykO8bwGq2oaEGGjJv7CnA4aJvF1CM7reTg3-f-QVxK7qlvW7OiIa1Kr5WM44LEc5SEU0Fq061Rz6IlB0WlGUllxniSdl1Fo4ZmW9cHVLS48USLPGeGkkFxo5lB08fE8V_zBRwY-ANq6MhEspiexlktKi6aY-cEbX3VvpKcsxnmZXw2uK/s2120/64645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="2120" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AzHqKD7aOVT6ykO8bwGq2oaEGGjJv7CnA4aJvF1CM7reTg3-f-QVxK7qlvW7OiIa1Kr5WM44LEc5SEU0Fq061Rz6IlB0WlGUllxniSdl1Fo4ZmW9cHVLS48USLPGeGkkFxo5lB08fE8V_zBRwY-ANq6MhEspiexlktKi6aY-cEbX3VvpKcsxnmZXw2uK/w640-h426/64645.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Wizz Air has removed 1.4 million seats from markets in the former Yugoslavia this summer season on its original plan, as the low cost carrier has 20% of its fleet grounded for inspection due to a rare anomaly found in the powder metal utilised in the production of specific engine components. The airline has reduced its number of flights in the region during the summer, which begins on March 31 and lasts until October 26, by 22.3% on its original plan, while capacity has been cut by 31.5%. Both are significantly down on last year’s operations, with 20.8% fewer flights and 30.7% fewer seats, although this reduction also accounts for the airline’s Tuzla base closure, which occurred in September of last year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Skopje</b>, as Wizz Air’s largest base in the former Yugoslavia, will see overall capacity reduced by 25.3% this summer compared to its original plan. The airline will also shrink its operations compared to last summer, with a 15.7% decrease in capacity. Wizz Air’s cuts have resulted in the Macedonian market loosing its position as the second fastest growing in Europe this year. The cuts extend to <b>Ohrid</b> which has lost 48.3% of its Wizz Air capacity on last year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Belgrade</b> will also be hit by Wizz’s network reductions, with the airline to cut 22.4% of capacity compared to last summer, and 35% on what the budget carrier initially planned. <b>Niš</b> will not be spared, with capacity down 46.7% on the original schedule for this summer, and 50% on last year. In <b>Ljubljana</b>, the low cost carrier has cut 35.5% of its planned seat capacity for the summer and 15.7% on last summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pristina</b>’s Wizz Air cuts see the airline slash 27.2% of its originally planned capacity for this summer, and a 33.3% reduction on last year. <b>Podgorica</b> sees fewer cuts, with capacity decreased 8.3% on its originally filed schedule and 11.8% on summer 2023. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, <b>Sarajevo</b> has not sustained any cuts for its single London service, however, <b>Tuzla</b> sees a 17.9% cut on the initially planned schedule for this summer and a 78.9% reduction on last year following its base closure. <b>Banja Luka</b> has sustained a 34.5% cut on the original capacity scheduled for this summer and a 64.7% cut on last year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dubrovnik</b> Airport sees Wizz Air remove 86% of its planned 2024 summer capacity and an 82.9% reduction on last year. Its counterpart in <b>Split</b> looses 49.2% of its initially scheduled seats for this summer, as well as a 21.4% cut on last summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Wizz Air change in seat capacity, summer 2024</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpl_yqgQ4mXH_FdJpWJ19iS3Yo2i9So3e-Lmg9xNWlkmL3MKIo2UpJ84VypdIOfilmAPgDMWySfBJZe8IXuDBJJJ_WQWUip88ye8Jeb-LZVI-GwcJplvtUU69E1TDEBE9I8VFenKZ3sl7caEF2m0dfihOVX7q4qqn5o9TNrwmmD3RP3S0ubS0YNFqNedH/s452/Screenshot%202024-03-11%20123804.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpl_yqgQ4mXH_FdJpWJ19iS3Yo2i9So3e-Lmg9xNWlkmL3MKIo2UpJ84VypdIOfilmAPgDMWySfBJZe8IXuDBJJJ_WQWUip88ye8Jeb-LZVI-GwcJplvtUU69E1TDEBE9I8VFenKZ3sl7caEF2m0dfihOVX7q4qqn5o9TNrwmmD3RP3S0ubS0YNFqNedH/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-11%20123804.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-56789868693912492722024-03-11T13:30:00.002+01:002024-03-11T13:36:04.326+01:00Zagreb Airport registers busiest February<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb96-aoXZ93WFOvIbXP0asccvFjCdoxzhiqWdhaCd8daH0j5HmIv_4dvd0sSlcPR1dfFwuSC4lOqwZCMqwKVJBQpR99GQPsj4jvfPpDftTvtH4RUb9QV_s9AHHqNM9nr7OUCVSNqDgCgVyGDu4UwtUIhrHKFToyoX1I0TkGig7FK3D6v6SrejRUKT9sFt/s1920/24214235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb96-aoXZ93WFOvIbXP0asccvFjCdoxzhiqWdhaCd8daH0j5HmIv_4dvd0sSlcPR1dfFwuSC4lOqwZCMqwKVJBQpR99GQPsj4jvfPpDftTvtH4RUb9QV_s9AHHqNM9nr7OUCVSNqDgCgVyGDu4UwtUIhrHKFToyoX1I0TkGig7FK3D6v6SrejRUKT9sFt/w640-h426/24214235.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Zagreb Airport has witnessed its busiest February on record by handling 245.260 passengers. It represents an increase of 17.6% on the same month last year. Notably, the airport saw only a few thousand fewer passengers in February than in the usually much stronger January. Aircraft movements grew 12.9% year-on-year. During the first two months of 2024, Zagreb Airport welcomed 494.839 travellers, up 15% on last year, adding an extra 64.623 passengers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZVi5Yasiv8zXa7HXpOHl4wGWSmBhhcj7i8TNx4QmrpOgOMjrbPsgqC2uOX9PCBb3iRZxEKPbbV2Sp70pKCypd4Ee7-8wkm4-RO9soTBRb2zYPukXOV6Tw0Q5eILf6RGyWz-sRy-LWaAmnv5G5xu_dVZZVyE97ftNFz5Y7ld1eGj1Ed0QgNejVKVAy1lc/s256/Screenshot%202024-03-11%20133537.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="67" data-original-width="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZVi5Yasiv8zXa7HXpOHl4wGWSmBhhcj7i8TNx4QmrpOgOMjrbPsgqC2uOX9PCBb3iRZxEKPbbV2Sp70pKCypd4Ee7-8wkm4-RO9soTBRb2zYPukXOV6Tw0Q5eILf6RGyWz-sRy-LWaAmnv5G5xu_dVZZVyE97ftNFz5Y7ld1eGj1Ed0QgNejVKVAy1lc/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-11%20133537.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Zagreb’s largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity, February 2024</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG5_ewkd1eP1WnrMpL3wDJzzCr9cOzVAIcU6oQAp8tNNT_ZVBwFg0ucQ_2Rr4e51VY3RQaKXJHj8b8Kj9rZgUgb0Nb_ll9wu1pcTOWx7mkm-dgY_kiRvXQiuiJ90neIErZa_ToZ3GwELQrlv3oLaV_fzls3Ygpc01cKE22crKzXg7DFVgVa9_M2RuiDxa/s235/statzagfeb.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG5_ewkd1eP1WnrMpL3wDJzzCr9cOzVAIcU6oQAp8tNNT_ZVBwFg0ucQ_2Rr4e51VY3RQaKXJHj8b8Kj9rZgUgb0Nb_ll9wu1pcTOWx7mkm-dgY_kiRvXQiuiJ90neIErZa_ToZ3GwELQrlv3oLaV_fzls3Ygpc01cKE22crKzXg7DFVgVa9_M2RuiDxa/s16000/statzagfeb.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-56404059541032058002024-03-11T10:30:00.003+01:002024-03-11T10:30:00.127+01:00Lufthansa cancels flights amid fresh strike<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #cc0000; color: white;">NEWS FLASH</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkU2RIbsPJ_tkLfnVBGETgNN2RjJoqbGYS65WjwVFVY_FI73Bxmx6-P1Zk6cbQW8qahGrpgEEGRXUX6mtCtrUDhd_Y5jfXc-XCotgH9txapWywc_c61u4kiDWmNOnm0T0Y8LMYNpYuW74rGb4BVRigUIfKxdf_Y6UaW8PdQWyJNfgQ-uJqVc2dnq0cnSm/s1600/4534534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkU2RIbsPJ_tkLfnVBGETgNN2RjJoqbGYS65WjwVFVY_FI73Bxmx6-P1Zk6cbQW8qahGrpgEEGRXUX6mtCtrUDhd_Y5jfXc-XCotgH9txapWywc_c61u4kiDWmNOnm0T0Y8LMYNpYuW74rGb4BVRigUIfKxdf_Y6UaW8PdQWyJNfgQ-uJqVc2dnq0cnSm/w640-h480/4534534.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Lufthansa’s cabin crew will go on strike this Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in the cancellation of the majority of the airline’s flights over the two-day period. It comes just a week after services were cancelled due to a two-day strike by Lufthansa’s ground staff. The latest industrial action will result in the cancellation of all Lufthansa flights departing Frankfurt on Tuesday, March 12 from 4.00 until 23.00 CET, and all flights departing Munich on Wednesday, March 13 from 4.00 until 23.00 CET. This Tuesday, Lufthansa had six flights scheduled from Frankfurt to former Yugoslav markets, including two each to Belgrade and Ljubljana and one flight to Zagreb and Sarajevo. On Wednesday, four flights were scheduled from Munich, including two to Belgrade, and one each to Ljubljana and Zagreb.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over 96% of Lufthansa’s cabin crew voted in favour of the walk out. They are seeking a 15% pay increase, plus a one-time 3.000-euro inflation compensation payment after the Lufthansa Group posted a 1.7 billion euro net profit for 2023.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-91576785491862933942024-03-10T09:00:00.001+01:002024-03-10T09:00:00.122+01:00Tunisia’s Nouvelair to boost operations across region<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8MbBjs6K2CGlWlVwWPANmRivMFqVRYab46ZxHlHFA258wkpGwmr6R7m_CMb8gkebLUzoY_UTTD6oiCs_LhECgrHkBp9iLyPKj8CMzeYBJGPDoXtPt9FuFgZF_vahyXahLkOsohKYJaX6rmOXa_0jDbGeAG6SQGfvbjTa-htkYA34rwH6TJywXkAcZ45y/s1200/4523423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8MbBjs6K2CGlWlVwWPANmRivMFqVRYab46ZxHlHFA258wkpGwmr6R7m_CMb8gkebLUzoY_UTTD6oiCs_LhECgrHkBp9iLyPKj8CMzeYBJGPDoXtPt9FuFgZF_vahyXahLkOsohKYJaX6rmOXa_0jDbGeAG6SQGfvbjTa-htkYA34rwH6TJywXkAcZ45y/w640-h426/4523423.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Tunisian carrier Nouvelair plans to increase its number of flights to former Yugoslav markets and grow capacity by 22.5% this summer season compared to last year. Despite the airline being a network carrier, its services to Banja Luka, Belgrade, Ljubljana, Sarajevo and Skopje are all operated as regular charters, meaning they have a predefined schedule and run throughout the summer season but tickets are sold exclusively through tour operators or as part of tour packages. This summer, the airline will offer a maximum capacity of 22.655 seats for its Belgrade flights, 6.549 for Ljubljana, 6.195 for Skopje, 5.664 for Banja Luka, and 4.248 seats on its Sarajevo service. Capacity will increase on all routes and reman almost the same on its Ljubljana operations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The carrier plans to commence flights between Monastir and <b>Belgrade</b> this summer on May 22 and will operate six weekly flights between the two cities in June, July, August and September, as well as three weekly rotations in October. In addition, it will run a one weekly service between the island of Djerba and the Serbian capital in June and September. In <b>Ljubljana</b>, Nouvelair plans to commence operations from Monastir on May 1 and run a weekly service until October 23. Furthermore, it will operate a one weekly service from Djerba to the Slovenian capital in July and August. The airline returns to <b>Banja Luka</b> on June 5 with a one weekly flight from Monastir, increasing to two weekly in July, August and September.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The airline plans to run two weekly flights between Monastir and <b>Skopje</b> from June 3 until September 30, while <b>Sarajevo</b> will see a weekly service from the Tunisian coastal city from May 13 until October 21, extending operations by over two months compared to last year. Despite operating a weekly service between Monastir and Zagreb last year, from June until late September, the flights have not been added into the system for this year so far, although changes remain possible as flights are negotiated with tour operators. All services will be maintained by one of the carrier’s eleven 177-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-76253531438494621802024-03-10T08:59:00.006+01:002024-03-10T08:59:00.129+01:00TRIP REPORT: Turkish Airlines, Belgrade - Istanbul<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="background-color: #ffa400; color: white;">TRIP REPORT</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiHI5J1YAwWAQSHRi1al318PJ_R-OMD2b9ssElRZSpu1GaOAh-e-Cj7Uy1tiwfL9ix_F6xPIbHP561nT7aOg77Qf1rFFrCTQq3XYqJCi43kDR_UjSTJmR5E-XD5YATxq9ez9u43XmTDWeoCnseV7Jgn7Cav53AGn32u662dju1MXbhGzpxGf8IajFuEbU/s5173/3423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="5173" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiHI5J1YAwWAQSHRi1al318PJ_R-OMD2b9ssElRZSpu1GaOAh-e-Cj7Uy1tiwfL9ix_F6xPIbHP561nT7aOg77Qf1rFFrCTQq3XYqJCi43kDR_UjSTJmR5E-XD5YATxq9ez9u43XmTDWeoCnseV7Jgn7Cav53AGn32u662dju1MXbhGzpxGf8IajFuEbU/w640-h400/3423.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Just flew recently with Turkish Airlines from Belgrade to Istanbul. I took the evening flight, which was the last of five Istanbul bound flights that day from Belgrade.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The airport was quiet when I arrived. Since it was the day without Air Serbia’s midnight run of departures there weren’t too many flights left to take off that evening.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMR95WGTP_lK2ApRIe6aH1xStCCGMBeuXWjZtHB1CYnHjyWCqK6hkIRh1xuk-A9KXiz49nF87pfPbaQhJ9DJcu9nkQ4gwkokOZCPftxRNVdsdwslrmTK58WqsyjDpjZxaO7n3MxbeL9fEwwBDNv8nb_8gAJSAmaFuH8imdKS1QfTF4Ih67Z5hmATKeJ0D/s1550/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1550" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMR95WGTP_lK2ApRIe6aH1xStCCGMBeuXWjZtHB1CYnHjyWCqK6hkIRh1xuk-A9KXiz49nF87pfPbaQhJ9DJcu9nkQ4gwkokOZCPftxRNVdsdwslrmTK58WqsyjDpjZxaO7n3MxbeL9fEwwBDNv8nb_8gAJSAmaFuH8imdKS1QfTF4Ih67Z5hmATKeJ0D/w620-h640/10.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Check-in was a breeze, as was passport control and security. I appreciate the fact that Belgrade has the new scanning technology meaning you don’t have to take out laptops or liquids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBxWzW3Jrclgoq_aArTDW9iEflYXMnrFtn-HnT1TJCGZmofG6cmoYoEZgXGQvzNOzRMRKZLmf4Ow2mnrK1YfCmhSEss0EGeUU6GOkhyphenhyphenvoidAyZdhUgUcx_7QVCSnSMYza8I7SuFJcjfibPtZKwvl2aX5WXFAcC5DtCHvrA-z2gcI1_Bj8p8LgLBixDifI/s1600/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglBxWzW3Jrclgoq_aArTDW9iEflYXMnrFtn-HnT1TJCGZmofG6cmoYoEZgXGQvzNOzRMRKZLmf4Ow2mnrK1YfCmhSEss0EGeUU6GOkhyphenhyphenvoidAyZdhUgUcx_7QVCSnSMYza8I7SuFJcjfibPtZKwvl2aX5WXFAcC5DtCHvrA-z2gcI1_Bj8p8LgLBixDifI/w480-h640/9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, there was construction work going on around the airport - the new duty free/central plaza is under construction. I found it interesting that they opened one of the doors which is within the façade of the terminal near gate A2 to bring in some equipment. Even more interesting was that all of the construction workers were from South America! They were chatting in Spanish and telling each other where they were from while waiting for the equipment to come.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mXIWwvUMxeU-nXI_mqsxODgREBOkp-RjIydfvKP-lZt1U3_5USKLNxOnAJmBVPVey1HTBRpSalG5O2cOCI_HO0TRJNzqBNVmtr1RbPQG5VC_zsuw4nlE73PV-NWQXvq38o8iFCRvWOsfSzF1ciNWRyrlaRj_5L2OHHfAvna1QDTjzAD-nwXLxCrCLkZX/s1600/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mXIWwvUMxeU-nXI_mqsxODgREBOkp-RjIydfvKP-lZt1U3_5USKLNxOnAJmBVPVey1HTBRpSalG5O2cOCI_HO0TRJNzqBNVmtr1RbPQG5VC_zsuw4nlE73PV-NWQXvq38o8iFCRvWOsfSzF1ciNWRyrlaRj_5L2OHHfAvna1QDTjzAD-nwXLxCrCLkZX/w480-h640/11.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQd_544KGo7aQrzBMbiBPOzYVbXmlZjm-zh6Honnj9ERW_KSXqQWOcSUev-bqWa1XVglux5slKpX2Vvbdvq8xblqVTNnl8wAp3s2U-Skw13yXnSxwSjneTtu-PCRup4j66M9XyUDdt-o8WcsfNguCgs9LQeR1MbJQx5OT-33KoxXOSeNcqKiyGQbdbP99z/s2000/13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQd_544KGo7aQrzBMbiBPOzYVbXmlZjm-zh6Honnj9ERW_KSXqQWOcSUev-bqWa1XVglux5slKpX2Vvbdvq8xblqVTNnl8wAp3s2U-Skw13yXnSxwSjneTtu-PCRup4j66M9XyUDdt-o8WcsfNguCgs9LQeR1MbJQx5OT-33KoxXOSeNcqKiyGQbdbP99z/w640-h480/13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZqwK_v7BdnSwCWYW5qwIz9SGsmmcR0DSHO_L0oGjLJx93PhhFCfyV6T9tVd5TzdaABbC74Wvg3_NLJZNrJPOzvyLdjeUMSnJBreT41m9DLALXgaFeLMCIPLa43IoeQOib9-ys7sXN8lDaYY35t3yGRYJCjAqSJzifxTKTMygUuSraZMfuCGcjldEXNpn/s2000/14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZqwK_v7BdnSwCWYW5qwIz9SGsmmcR0DSHO_L0oGjLJx93PhhFCfyV6T9tVd5TzdaABbC74Wvg3_NLJZNrJPOzvyLdjeUMSnJBreT41m9DLALXgaFeLMCIPLa43IoeQOib9-ys7sXN8lDaYY35t3yGRYJCjAqSJzifxTKTMygUuSraZMfuCGcjldEXNpn/w640-h480/14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I proceeded to the Air Serbia lounge which is used by Turkish. Finally, Air Serbia has extended its lounge work hours so it was possible to use their Premium Lounge. It wasn’t too busy as it was still early for passengers on the Flydubai flight and Air Serbia’s Russia bound flights to be there. Staff was really nice at the lounge and the buffet was well stocked too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC53h7bx1tQlylBY0kCFu14uYSiNQgB-cpIEa6zxQX6FoooZbspshLZ9UO4QYUZLqgrohHZCxphh0utj8c_Al6NmeHcceRAnJY2TGFZPgVE8EFxie5oZE2WST3tQdWIzQ5RRiYB1qQoXQDoSLbLdjjY_dlUK-ErW_L65J5sFI9s0TP71bA6FxpH74xlMi0/s2000/15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC53h7bx1tQlylBY0kCFu14uYSiNQgB-cpIEa6zxQX6FoooZbspshLZ9UO4QYUZLqgrohHZCxphh0utj8c_Al6NmeHcceRAnJY2TGFZPgVE8EFxie5oZE2WST3tQdWIzQ5RRiYB1qQoXQDoSLbLdjjY_dlUK-ErW_L65J5sFI9s0TP71bA6FxpH74xlMi0/w480-h640/15.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtu8wBXhcjJTeV-l0_ZsJCBUl97SKaZDhR4KK5UwrpmkTh0IRzDB2QROzvE1uHOwNpfSYBjibmSGaLHMiXpk7jlfGkeTXb9dSyaEotTyFPCSCt_w4FoejVHmAOljA-4KIfLKrJotiAliGOXUHSsc2vZ2xSAvUxkUFQm2d5i-C9rybXHGq0YGbEb5XYL7s/s1887/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="1415" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtu8wBXhcjJTeV-l0_ZsJCBUl97SKaZDhR4KK5UwrpmkTh0IRzDB2QROzvE1uHOwNpfSYBjibmSGaLHMiXpk7jlfGkeTXb9dSyaEotTyFPCSCt_w4FoejVHmAOljA-4KIfLKrJotiAliGOXUHSsc2vZ2xSAvUxkUFQm2d5i-C9rybXHGq0YGbEb5XYL7s/w480-h640/12.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">An A321 was operating today’s flights. The business class cabin had four rows in 2-2 configuration with black leather recliner seats very similar to the ones Jat Airways used to have back in the day. The cabin was full except for one seat, and I was lucky enough to have that one next to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdHdNA1UmCkozuVk_dv3nyzlgmUaIPqEMcHbRwMdJo-5PHbbzUWtCKzmp-2Kt97iaM7VFUKHFCzptW_gJE09kwe_FmYeGr1jhInKI_Zgu0HqULG4j1YyRPo9Rv8jU5yqdVhGzFgkEpoTMhhPO-XicUtsVvhwergKh7FydcC8vKMW-jYxaXyjrbd7372tV/s191/Screenshot%202024-03-04%20183919.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="173" data-original-width="191" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdHdNA1UmCkozuVk_dv3nyzlgmUaIPqEMcHbRwMdJo-5PHbbzUWtCKzmp-2Kt97iaM7VFUKHFCzptW_gJE09kwe_FmYeGr1jhInKI_Zgu0HqULG4j1YyRPo9Rv8jU5yqdVhGzFgkEpoTMhhPO-XicUtsVvhwergKh7FydcC8vKMW-jYxaXyjrbd7372tV/s1600/Screenshot%202024-03-04%20183919.png" width="191" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqwEYbxgCM_6vwSo31jX41yv2PT27ctXyYhuLywfs8CV64FG7hkjMze5BS4jkf5ffRtHbVMnXRTTJv1J6loK7ndPyJjbG0jQyYsHjeZ4_p6cNsFLp7rXIweiFs3SWbm-oh3YDHOmzexJBhRtw1l54QGMCqpjkae1FNrBWHc1_fmOw8MKFIgtmvFpSGnHa/s1594/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="897" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqwEYbxgCM_6vwSo31jX41yv2PT27ctXyYhuLywfs8CV64FG7hkjMze5BS4jkf5ffRtHbVMnXRTTJv1J6loK7ndPyJjbG0jQyYsHjeZ4_p6cNsFLp7rXIweiFs3SWbm-oh3YDHOmzexJBhRtw1l54QGMCqpjkae1FNrBWHc1_fmOw8MKFIgtmvFpSGnHa/w360-h640/1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDD6siYP_kSfPuzQHXN4HToD8OTFpVxXIEp2OTWNnwcQZZrB50Q1R0KVfWHXb1-ZJRvFLXPf84nll5AwdYCiL34Ot3LsAv1gKvPYUI8ix6CAwc8IjAcezFzK1nFEfaoi3obxxaYisIaZX31ENj9RUkXin_N1SPafdWyuCL7VadSHy5itwLOtM1KG_8-al/s1200/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1064" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDD6siYP_kSfPuzQHXN4HToD8OTFpVxXIEp2OTWNnwcQZZrB50Q1R0KVfWHXb1-ZJRvFLXPf84nll5AwdYCiL34Ot3LsAv1gKvPYUI8ix6CAwc8IjAcezFzK1nFEfaoi3obxxaYisIaZX31ENj9RUkXin_N1SPafdWyuCL7VadSHy5itwLOtM1KG_8-al/w568-h640/2.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy5mAl3nwGthof5tHz7eDtOtpYlOmngAs3xfYytq2Nq9lw6_jijpwT5ZEOfWkQtgSdccs8G_2uK4rlDj9chRX9CkXceW4sjS6NMG8VgcD8q4DR9ATQ7fjDPSTCa9oH2YYRt6051YcfSwHsTWiRWYCUTy1mCxroJoXZJcpr2K-dqby_ORG9tBMwcPgeqih/s1600/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy5mAl3nwGthof5tHz7eDtOtpYlOmngAs3xfYytq2Nq9lw6_jijpwT5ZEOfWkQtgSdccs8G_2uK4rlDj9chRX9CkXceW4sjS6NMG8VgcD8q4DR9ATQ7fjDPSTCa9oH2YYRt6051YcfSwHsTWiRWYCUTy1mCxroJoXZJcpr2K-dqby_ORG9tBMwcPgeqih/w480-h640/3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPsAY-Poaoo-4lGno0F8wQk3Y8U6yAotZQOA-2KtkbtPyXkKQmsOXUkn3-nKC-cJYANeshr7K-V6mo3AqLpWgr_pXWl2Yz7oFzOO0bFHdcu0K2p6lg_p1jr5enVZDDUrtDimPwRQLJMU6_7nQf2NYJJpKtQztFwb8SqBklkhHWcgpJm1p4gJ2qjIzd6Gh/s1478/16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1478" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPsAY-Poaoo-4lGno0F8wQk3Y8U6yAotZQOA-2KtkbtPyXkKQmsOXUkn3-nKC-cJYANeshr7K-V6mo3AqLpWgr_pXWl2Yz7oFzOO0bFHdcu0K2p6lg_p1jr5enVZDDUrtDimPwRQLJMU6_7nQf2NYJJpKtQztFwb8SqBklkhHWcgpJm1p4gJ2qjIzd6Gh/w640-h400/16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Boarding started a bit late due to the late arrival of the aircraft. Turkish crew are a bit of a hit or miss but these ones were very nice. Both of the crew members in business were male (is it just me or does Turkish seem to have a very large ratio of male cabin crew compared to other major airlines?)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The passengers on this flight were mostly Serbs and Far East Asians (I would guess Chinese).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This plane seemed to have been leased from another airline as the seats weren’t the typical looking TK seats and I think there was greater pitch. Also, the personal tv screens had Hindi stickers on it so I guess the plane came from an Indian operator.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Upon boarding the crew came out with welcome drinks, which consisted of different kind of juices. The sour cherry, which I chose, was delicious. They then gave out headphones, a bag of nuts and the dinner menus. There is no meal selection as there is only one meal on offer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPy1ftyhHVTH2IdUifRw4uDLZAsw4Pp1ahMrPZ-517fU2w-w4KXMqeZ76iJ_9q2tCzl5VWfpwrVwUeB4aXmtjC-Urb6HXZhibDKAN_WVt912kvr1CfUy3ssva99LQKEB5gPZvdN9yZYJg7981mAplLtnMIRNajuZbKjR5u6ynHrfBESXgh4PQzNXINtAqz/s1600/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPy1ftyhHVTH2IdUifRw4uDLZAsw4Pp1ahMrPZ-517fU2w-w4KXMqeZ76iJ_9q2tCzl5VWfpwrVwUeB4aXmtjC-Urb6HXZhibDKAN_WVt912kvr1CfUy3ssva99LQKEB5gPZvdN9yZYJg7981mAplLtnMIRNajuZbKjR5u6ynHrfBESXgh4PQzNXINtAqz/w640-h480/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGvb8Hw4eWhrqCYAoGoKxE1wXBbBqu8r8xRdo-CcysZa9KJN1-KlrJq1BbdKWTqZdm9Msqg2hXTeJcP20SrGJzip8kuoOGKi60pGn7UnJwSbcWsqrScbjsL9DOwb2crwowuklSV__pFpPs121v326j4qPzGgf6vs3oLAKwyqpkqzcxz5xGiTKJXEaAfYd/s1600/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGvb8Hw4eWhrqCYAoGoKxE1wXBbBqu8r8xRdo-CcysZa9KJN1-KlrJq1BbdKWTqZdm9Msqg2hXTeJcP20SrGJzip8kuoOGKi60pGn7UnJwSbcWsqrScbjsL9DOwb2crwowuklSV__pFpPs121v326j4qPzGgf6vs3oLAKwyqpkqzcxz5xGiTKJXEaAfYd/w480-h640/5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeRSlGxK0-E-dj3ZyAIGOQZZOUH4CXGBvkYmmoqKuQvtkdiCqvDUcB-o1fAfD0dYFtOpZJBXo2GF7ZIlrbT4t4_ovrJjKT7OH9ZUczz1ckrJgemN3AB8b1EGZT-0v2YHQcUDMTVqSho82m5Nbd2gbejsVpAZi-O7y6DkFbijcQ-wpmrsc3Pf2pnb2zp5P/s1600/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeRSlGxK0-E-dj3ZyAIGOQZZOUH4CXGBvkYmmoqKuQvtkdiCqvDUcB-o1fAfD0dYFtOpZJBXo2GF7ZIlrbT4t4_ovrJjKT7OH9ZUczz1ckrJgemN3AB8b1EGZT-0v2YHQcUDMTVqSho82m5Nbd2gbejsVpAZi-O7y6DkFbijcQ-wpmrsc3Pf2pnb2zp5P/w480-h640/6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiedUSQL2pzkY7M3DpN9PxgGG6T01XHgIDBhteDSJHvw6NUZPRE2aEbnYAko2BWuckuH6LwTWDgs5bsJN6UHzNEeTU3H8Oblt6Uk3U4npBU8MumaCRUs8VN-hbyl_pqvXXktNrRAC0uriMuJDPBGRbdv_kUEjQXZS5tzXB7V5NtjqyshS_ZHUUve6rFGni/s1600/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiedUSQL2pzkY7M3DpN9PxgGG6T01XHgIDBhteDSJHvw6NUZPRE2aEbnYAko2BWuckuH6LwTWDgs5bsJN6UHzNEeTU3H8Oblt6Uk3U4npBU8MumaCRUs8VN-hbyl_pqvXXktNrRAC0uriMuJDPBGRbdv_kUEjQXZS5tzXB7V5NtjqyshS_ZHUUve6rFGni/w480-h640/7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We pushed back and took off a bit behind schedule. As soon as we departed, the crew started working, coming around with hot towels and taking the drink orders. Some five minutes later they served dinner, which was pretty good, and the portion was very large for such a short flight. The crew also came out with a bread basket.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrwtcR6GGQp8SupSqTdJVTiPB4IHYRMUU49P_FFzx4JoX_MizABc4CQl_zQHW9RWtucLnX42bnMyVVx62BXZBnXfXRhyQA5K_Wdj-LsBy18MsOORJ_6e3eZXoy_IckRkvG29GvNoab4PNaMh9wkQc_CsO5lpi353ImXWA4H9I1hlpk2McBjdyU97eWTFd/s1600/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrwtcR6GGQp8SupSqTdJVTiPB4IHYRMUU49P_FFzx4JoX_MizABc4CQl_zQHW9RWtucLnX42bnMyVVx62BXZBnXfXRhyQA5K_Wdj-LsBy18MsOORJ_6e3eZXoy_IckRkvG29GvNoab4PNaMh9wkQc_CsO5lpi353ImXWA4H9I1hlpk2McBjdyU97eWTFd/w640-h480/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After dinner the trays were cleared, and the crew offered coffee and tea and soon after we began our descent into a rainy Istanbul. As noted, each seat had a personal TV screen, but I didn’t check out the entertainment offering. I did take out the screen though and it seemed ancient.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We managed to land in Istanbul on time, but it took 28 minutes, yes 28 minutes from the runway to the gate (and we weren’t holding for traffic at any point!). Istanbul Airport is quite notorious for its long taxi times, and I would not recommend for people use the minimum connecting time of one hour at Istanbul Airport. When we finally reached the gate, we had to wait for another 10-15 minutes as no one seemed to be connecting the jet bridge to the plane. The crew didn’t seem happy about it either.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, Turkish in business class is a great experience on short haul and really incomparable to most other airlines in Europe. Long haul is a bit of a different story in my opinion but that’s for another report.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you enjoyed this quick review.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><hr style="text-align: justify;" /><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">Share your travel experience by submitting a trip report to exyu@exyuaviation.com</b></div></b><hr style="text-align: justify;" /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5263744212273266286.post-15120334067051476582024-03-09T09:00:00.001+01:002024-03-09T09:00:00.236+01:00Ryanair to discontinue two routes<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoe4S334IA7oyvYxQ_O2wtiacnDMoDKJFNjwBqHQIdYIUM1pKdB956pwn3UMnWv4F-hMIK-KsG8BLtFKQ0lS_w2wWCMsavh1Qp8d4lGcPMxuKNSTf3F9xHOrA3Q8HOiY3e1aHI03F_y2bvbtQFxQXCuj-l2iV_pK8YCO5pIWO9LAiYvTF-OY_YIxv3T3tk/s1242/65478.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1242" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoe4S334IA7oyvYxQ_O2wtiacnDMoDKJFNjwBqHQIdYIUM1pKdB956pwn3UMnWv4F-hMIK-KsG8BLtFKQ0lS_w2wWCMsavh1Qp8d4lGcPMxuKNSTf3F9xHOrA3Q8HOiY3e1aHI03F_y2bvbtQFxQXCuj-l2iV_pK8YCO5pIWO9LAiYvTF-OY_YIxv3T3tk/w640-h480/65478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />Low cost carrier Ryanair will discontinue two routes from the region, impacting both Zagreb and Podgorica. The budget airline will end operations between the Croatian capital and Memmingen with the last flight on the three weekly service planned for March 30. In 2023, Ryanair handled 44.265 passengers on the route, with an average annual cabin load factor of 87.9%. Although the airline faced no direct competition, both Lufthansa and Croatia Airlines serve Munich, located some 115 kilometres east of Memmingen. The two Star Alliance members handled a combined total of 150.467 travellers on the route last year, which is one of Zagreb’s busiest.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ryanair will not restore flights between Podgorica and Barcelona this summer, which were suspended in October last year, however, three other routes which were suspended at the same time, including Charleroi, Zagreb, and Manchester, will be resumed. Ryanair previously said the routes were halted over the winter due to a spat over fees. Last October, the carrier noted, “Due to Podgorica Airport’s decision to increase their fees, we are forced to discontinue some flights from Podgorica this winter. The fee hike makes Podgorica Airport completely uncompetitive compared to other European airports which reduce their fees to stimulate recovery and traffic growth. This will have a detrimental impact on Montenegro’s connectivity, tourism, and the economy”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.exyuaviation.com/2024/02/ryanair-air-serbia-and-pegasus-to-add.html">As previously reported</a>, Ryanair will be the fastest growing airline in the former Yugoslavia this summer season, which begins on March 31 and runs until October 27. The carrier will add a whopping 1.4 million seats, resulting in an almost 50% increase on the summer of 2023. In Croatia, it will be the country’s largest airline this summer based on available capacity, and the second largest out of Zagreb, behind only Croatia Airlines. In Montenegro, Ryanair will be the fourth largest, behind Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro, however, in Podgorica itself, it will be the largest carrier this summer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><center><a href="https://bit.ly/exyubanner"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLWg650EsVM4XkUFLRfbZ3Dcy-fJBk_A2Ku-kVNGrKJeQXMca_AVWMeyXiU9NRzO7YFwLDbqcLVls9AHIXzMHcOi2k3J4s6rCtcDJVo4FI4KTwkaChto48Rby4h3qMfQlTRUG1TESbK-znmid54l73spb1MnZvomj1DIW_68RWTU7Ia2wDC4LN6AYSW6T/s688/EXYU%20-%20688x160%20px.png" /></a><div><br /></div></center><center><a href="https://se.atocomm.eu/"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="688" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38G8w7sN40Fpb8zctaclbozZFLHK13n_wTRQBhAKxEmGhBUoGECIKDDcKIapooGkaC3ZwmcX5xDB_dtAX-wE_zPwd2V1mL8ZXCAcKP99JefWcz9_kW2fACDBRnuKfGzl3TvIfulxUMbtPMEZS5pMgRLiTvVQ4ZyTLmPijbF2cdYWrap-5MBkiFDkQcdAA/s688/688x180.jpg" /></a><div><br /></div></center><div class="blogger-post-footer">EX-YU Aviation News</div>EX-YU Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13952283005857074627noreply@blogger.com57