Air Serbia's inaugural flight to Zagreb touches down

Air Serbia flight JU230, touched down at Zagreb International Airport this morning, marking the start of its double daily service between Belgrade and Zagreb, the airline's fourth destination in Croatia.

A high-ranking delegation comprising government officials of the Republic of Serbia, the entire executive management team of Air Serbia, as well as various other leaders from the travel trade, together with representatives of the media, joined the first passengers on the inaugural flight to Zagreb. The flight was operated by Air Serbia's Airbus A319 "Novak Đoković" aircraft, named after Serbia's most famous tennis player and piloted by Air Serbia's Chief Operating Officer Mr. Davor Mišeljić, while the First Officer was Biljana Savić, one of Air Serbia's three female pilots.

Upon landing at Zagreb International Airport, the flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute and the visitors from Serbia were welcomed by Bruno Mazurkiewicz, Chief Executive Officer of the Zagreb International Airport, leading representatives from Croatia's travel trade and local media, to celebrate the inaugural flight.

Dane Kondić, Air Serbia's Chief Executive Officer, said: "Zagreb is an important addition to Air Serbia's regional network. After 23 years, the air bridge between the two capitals is once again reestablished. We are proud to be able to help bring closer the people and economies of the two countries. We are confident that the flights will enhance travel options and will further contribute to the development of bilateral trade and tourism. Zagreb is Air Serbia's fourth destination in Croatia, after Dubrovnik, Split and Pula which have thus far operated as seasonal routes. Just this past summer, we were pleased to have carried close to 50,000 guests to these attractive summer destinations. With the introduction of Zagreb, our intention is to further develop year round inbound tourism, by offering our guests all of these destinations in Croatia, especially through our equity partner Etihad Airways".

Bruno Mazurkiewicz, CEO of Zagreb International Airport, said: "The arrival of a new airline is always a reason for satisfaction as it enriches the offer and service of the Zagreb Intarnational Airport and enables wider choice for our passengers. Air Serbia is introducing year round double daily flights today, which will introduce an additional transport connection between Croatia and Serbia. We are pleased to welcome the airline to Zagreb International Airport and we look forward to a successful cooperation".

Both morning and evening services from and into Air Serbia's Belgrade hub at Nikola Tesla Airport, have been timed to maximise connections and drive traffic to and from destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia, with the support of Air Serbia's equity partner, Etihad Airways, as well as other members of the Etihad Airways Partners grouping: airberlin, Jet Airways and Etihad Regional*. Additionally, Air Serbia has established codeshare partnerships with Adria Airways, Aeroflot, Tarom, Air France, KLM, Alitalia, Bulgaria Air and BH Airlines.

In line with the Air Serbia brand, the airline's modern aircraft offer an unparalleled on-board service proposition, including appetising menu options and a complimentary bar service.

Air Serbia's schedule for Zagreb flights, effective 12 December 2014:

Note: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time.

*Operated by Darwin Airline.