Vueling plans new EX-YU routes
Spanish low cost airline Vueling is considering the launch of new routes to the former Yugoslavia while strengthening its existing operations in the region. The IAG group airline plans to introduce services from its hub in Barcelona to Podgorica and is considering potential flights to Ljubljana. Furthermore, it will boost operations to Serbia and Croatia this summer. The General Manager of Airports of Montenegro, Danilo Orlandić, said, “The opening up of the Spanish market is extremely important for Montenegro’s airports. As I have said earlier, we have taken a proactive approach and are in contact with various airlines from markets that are not covered from Montenegro. One of those is the Iberian Peninsula and we are doing our utmost to secure flights between Podgorica and Barcelona”. He added, “We have already held talks with Vueling and they are interested in launching flights. We will have another meeting again where I hope we will finalise the route, which, I am certain, will be extremely successful”.
Vueling is also considering resuming flights to Ljubljana and has been in contact with the airport over the past year. Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport’s General Manager, Zmago Skobir, previously noted that Fraport was looking to link the Slovenian capital with destinations in Spain, Germany and Scandinavia in order to boost passenger numbers. He noted that the airport should cover such “gray areas” in the coming future, primarily cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Oslo and Hannover. Prior to its privatisation, Adria Airways itself announced plans to return to the Spanish market. Ljubljana Airport recently noted, “We have introduced an updated and flexible tariff system which has improved competitiveness, as well as incentives available for attracting new airlines. The system will contribute to the introduction and expansion of new and existing flights, as well as to the engagement of new carriers”.
Vueling will maintain its three weekly flights between Barcelona and Belgrade for the entire duration of the summer season, from March 25 until October 27. Previously the airline operated only during the height of the summer season but has been progressively adding flights to the Serbian capital, with extra departures during the Easter and Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, the airline will continue to strengthen its operations to Croatia. It will add two weekly services between Barcelona and Split, for a total of nine per week, and an extra flight between Rome and Split, totalling thirteen weekly operations. In addition, the seasonal services will be moved forward in order to resume earlier in the summer. The airline will also continue to maintain flights from Barcelona and Rome to Dubrovnik and Zadar, as well as from Florence to Split and Barcelona to Zagreb.
All of Vueling’s flights are codeshared by Iberia, while Qatar Airways also has its codes on Vueling’s operations to Croatia. Unlike the majority of other budget airlines, Vueling allows for passengers to purchase tickets for connecting flights via Barcelona.
Source: EX-YU Aviation News
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