Croatia Airlines to resume Osijek international flights

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Croatia Airlines to resume Osijek international flights

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Croatia Airlines will restore operations between Osijek and Munich which it suspended after a two-month trial basis in January. The carrier plans to resume flights between the two cities on May 2 with two weekly rotations, each Monday and Friday. Services will be maintained by the Dash 8 turboprop aircraft. “Continuing on from the exceptional cooperation with the Osijek - Baranja County, the tourist boards and Osijek Airport, we have reached a new agreement to maintain year-round flights that will ensure connectivity from Osijek to the German market throughout the year. This service will contribute to the development of tourism and the economy of the Osijek - Baranja County, as well as Osijek Airport”, the CEO of Croatia Airlines, Jasmin Bajić, said.

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Anonymous14:07
Bravo Hrvatska!
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Anonymous14:13
Smelling some fat Baranja county subsidy...
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Anonymous15:01
Nice one! Finally something happening in OSI. Was on two flights ts winter, load-factor on both was easy more tan 70%
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