NEWS FLASH
Air Serbia is increasing capacity on its newly launched seasonal service between Belgrade and Mykonos due to strong demand. Starting July 7 and running through the end of August, the airline will operate all flights to the Greek island with its 144-seat Airbus A319 aircraft, replacing the originally planned 118-seat Embraer E195. The E195 will return to the service from September 1 until its conclusion on September 29.
Aegean won't like this!
ReplyDeleteWhy not? A3 doesn't fly BEG-JMK.
DeleteThru offer JMK via ATH
DeleteMykonos is a blast and for sure AirSerbia will do great there!
ReplyDeleteAlso - Paros should be considered as well - very few airlines serving it, loads of very classy tourists - Americans and alikes, and ferry tickets becoming quite expensive and not that convenient.
Paris is too close to Athens
DeleteOnly domestic flights possible to/from Paros unfortunately (for now)
DeleteI think Paros airport runway can only handle propeller aircraft but I could be wrong.
DeleteAir Serbia has propeller aircraft. But I don't think Paros Airport has border and customs facilities.
DeleteParos airport is being renovated and soon will handle international flights as well. Paros will boom I can see Austrian, BA, Lufthansa start first flights there.
DeleteJust a few comments - Paros is at best 3h ferry ride from Athens, and the ferry tickets are very expensive - e.g. 500+EUR for a return ferry trip for 2 adults, 2 minors and a car.
DeleteThere are local flights from Athens and Thessaloniki which are also very much over-priced - indeed Paros airport needs an overhaul - but this is announced to be ready for next summer.
But all this is relevant in the first place, as Naoussa is developing to an extent that currently it is at "70-80%" of Mykonos old town's offering, the beaches are pretty much at the same level, and consequently that island is reaching the levels of Mykonos in terms of being loaded with high-paying tourists, Americans etc.
So for sure, should Air Serbia tap into this class of travelers, a bit outside our Balkan context - they should closely follow the developments at Paros as well.
P.S. Kudos for Mykonos flights introduction - it goes into almost exactly the same bucket...
Paros ferry tickets are not 500€ stop spending misinformation
DeletePlease be mindful of the fact that he wrote that it's €500 for two adults, children and a car. You should read more carefully the next time my friend.
DeleteParos is way too far away for ATR.
Delete@Anon 23:07 Yes they are - as I paid myself ~540 and returned just week ago; as written above - return for 2 adults+2 minors+1 car, by seajets - those vessels that take 3-3.5h one way. I purchased a month in advance, although there it doesn't matter when you purchase...
DeleteYou can always check on e.g. Ferryhopper or Seajets directly.
It can be cheaper if you choose a slow ferry (this one was 3-3.5h one way), or if you fit into some special schemas for Greek citizens & families or if you are residing on the islands.
But yes - it is very expensive indeed.
Also, airline tickets from Athens & Thessaloniki to Paros are very expensive - when I was checking - more expensive than Belgrade-Tivat...
Interesting development.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how Air Serbia, Wizz Air and even Sky Express do well from BEG to the Greek islands but Aegean failed spectacularly.
ReplyDeleteAnon 14:58 , you are talking like Aegean will lose a ton of money from this route ! The real money A3 is loosing is the suspension of Tel Aviv , a 1.000.000 + market !
Delete"Failed spectacularly"? When did they fly from BEG to the Greek islands in order to fail in the first place?
DeleteThey flew from RHO and HER to BEG.
DeleteTheir RHO flights had similar times like the Sky Express ones so I guess they lost the agency contract.
Aegean doesn't seem to care about flights from other destinations except ATH and SKG. these are their main focus
DeleteAegean has some 10-12 airbus 320/321neo inactive dut to engine checks and they have repeatedly said they are not very fond of wet-leasing airplanes. So, for the next 2-3 years, Aegean will focus in solidifying their place in Athens/Thessaloniki, building those hubs and trying some longer destinations (India and Africa) once they get their Airbus 321neoLR. So, don't expect them to be very active in the region for the next few years.
DeleteBravo Air Serbia 🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I flew last Friday this route and occupancy was maybe 65-70%. Of course still not high season...
ReplyDeleteJU should consider more flights to Greece.
ReplyDeleteThey have 42 weekly flights to Greece without charters.
DeleteIdemo dalje...
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