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TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Belgrade - Vienna on ATR72-600

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TRIP REPORT


This flight was taken earlier this week and was mostly uneventful, but I decided to write a report about it since it was operated by the newish ATR72-600 aircraft. Originally, flight JU600 to Vienna was planned to be on the old ATR, which could be easily determined from the seat map which was being displayed online. However, the night before departure, the seat map changed, with an additional row displaying meaning the ATR72-600 was planned.

I arrived at the airport around two hours before departure, at 05.40 and, as one would expect at this time of day, it was busy in the Air Serbia check-in section. On the other hand, security was a breeze despite there being a lot of people. Not having to take out liquids and laptop computers really speeds up the process. That being said, there was a bit of a line at passport control.




I noticed Air Serbia has placed some inspirational travel quotes around the terminal. The designated gate for my flight was the bus gate C10D. At around 07.10 the bus appeared to take us to our aircraft.









I pre-selected my seat to be in the last row but with the aircraft change I turned out to be sitting in the second last row. The minute I stepped on the plane the difference compared to Air Serbia’s old ATR72-200/500 aircraft was apparent. The cabin was in great shape, the seats comfortable, there was more legroom and significantly more storage space in the overhead lockers.
















As preparations were made for departure, I overheard the crew say there were 46 passengers on board following the head count. This flight was the second of the day to Vienna. Before that, there was a 7AM Austrian Airlines flight, while there would be another Austrian and Air Serbia flight to Vienna later in the day for a total of four.

In what must have been a first for me with Air Serbia, we pushed back 10 minutes before scheduled departure time and took off 5 minutes ahead of schedule. Following departure, the usual complimentary service of cookies and water was served, followed by the Elevate buy on board service.


As I mentioned, the rest of the flight was uneventful. It was, however, noticable how much quieter the ATR72-600 is compared to its predecessors.

We landed in a very foggy and rainy Vienna some 15 minutes ahead of scheduled and were bussed from the plane to the terminal building.


I really enjoyed the new ATR72-600 in Air Serbia’s fleet, and I hope they retire the remaining old ATRs as soon as possible.


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January 08, 2023
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  1. Anonymous09:03

    What phone are you using to make pictures?

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    1. Anonymous17:33

      Is this a big deal?

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    2. Anonymous19:25

      Some Samsung

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    3. Anonymous10:22

      It's a Samsung S22 Ultra

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  2. Anonymous09:07

    This cabin looks so much better than on the ATR72-200/500

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  3. Anonymous09:23

    Mislim da je vreme da pojedini letovi za VIE nadograde na A319.

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    1. Anonymous10:04

      А319 због 46 путника по лету?!

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    2. Anonymous10:06

      Yes, the load is identical on every single flight. Smart.

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    3. Anonymous10:14

      Today's 09.20 flights by OS was upgraded to A320!

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    4. Anonymous10:21

      @10.04
      A šta će mo sa današnjim letovima koji su svi gotovo rasprodati? Suditi na osnovu jednog leta je u najmanju ruku zlonamerno.

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    5. Anonymous11:39

      Па ви пређите као и сви остали да летите са Остријаном. Имају до три лета на дан, програм лојалности, супер времена итд.

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  4. Anonymous09:29

    It is odd that you didn't get mail that equipment was changed and you have new seat etc.

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    1. Anonymous09:36

      Why would they get it? The person's seat number didn't change, it was just no longer the last row but the second last row.

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    2. Anonymous00:51

      @Anon 09:36
      +1

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  5. Anonymous00:51

    @Anon 09:36
    +1

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  6. Anonymous01:38

    Not having to take out liquids? They asked me to take out a bottle of water.

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    1. Anonymous01:58

      Because you are not allowed to take a bottle of water. After 15 years of this rule globally you should rrally know. But you no longer have to take out liquids 100ml and under.

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    2. Anonymous03:48

      Neki aerodromi ne traze skidanje patika i kaisa ako nema metalnih delova.

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  7. Anonymous01:42

    Inspirational quotes, more advertising, Serbia tourist attraction posters at arrival corridors are step in the right direction. Well done.

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  8. Anonymous10:13

    I traveled on January the 8th, my flight from BEG was around 7. How come you don't have to take out laptops / liquid? There are signs instructing you to do so. And people were doing that, slowing down the process. Nobody from security told us otherwise, I think they would have if it's not needed, to speed up the process.

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    1. Anonymous10:23

      Don't know. It's not a requirement whatsoever. Security was probably lazy to tell you otherwise. You don't have to take them out because they use such x-ray machines that can identify liquids and can see through the laptops without you needing to take them out.

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    2. Anonymous11:14

      Security check @BEG used to be before each gate. I assume that with the recent introduction of security check area they also got new machines.
      That's cool. Still doesn't explain that huge sign with instructions tho...

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