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United Airlines has inaugurated flights between New York’s Newark Airport and Dubrovnik, linking the two cities for the first time in thirty years. The 214-seat Boeing 767-300ER aircraft arrived with a full load of passengers. Commenting on the route launch, United’s Vice President for International Network and Alliances, Patrick Quale, said, “Croatia was the first to open for US travellers in Europe, which was the main reason for the route launch. This new service will also enable Croatians to travel via Newark Airport to another 65 destinations in the United States, but it is primarily aimed at brining tourist and tourist dollars to Croatia”. The Mayor of Dubrovnik, Mato Franković, said, "At a time when there is an ongoing health crisis, this is a great success, and we hope to broaden our cooperation. This is a brave move by United Airlines’ management, and they chose the best. We will ensure all guests have a safe stay. Over 90% of workers in the tourism industry have been vaccinated. We are especially happy that we have two airlines launching nonstop flights from New York to Dubrovnik, with Delta Air Lines to arrive on July 3”. United will maintain three weekly flights between the two cities Until October 2.
This is such a great news. Congratulations to DBV! So nice to see nonstop flights to the US again.
ReplyDeleteSmall addition: plane was B767-322, 29 years old, with 30 Polaris business and 184 economy seats. I saw it at the approach at 10:29 this morning over Lovrienac fortress at approx 1000 ft with the landing gear down. Local media did not report what was the load factor on the first flight. Great day for DBV. Tomorrow is Delta's first flight JFK-DBV expected to land at 11:15. Exceptional time for the city being connected to NYC with two direct flights this summer.
ReplyDeleteLocal media did report what LF was. They didn't use the words 100 % LF but it was reported it landed with 214 passengers. I made my point.
DeleteIt was reported already yesterday here that the flight is sold out.
DeleteAmazing results and achievements for DBV. One of the BEST airport management in SE Europe. Bravo Hrvatska!!
ReplyDeleteIt's easy managing airport when airlines knock on your door. Ask management to take over BWK or OSI and see if they can make them into BEST managed airports in SE Europe.
DeleteThe management for sure might be good, but here it is definitely Dubrovnik as the location who fascinates the world and is one of Europe's best attractions.
DeleteI hope that AA will return next year, so will hve 3 US Carriers flying to DBV.