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Air Serbia will operate ad-hoc charters between Belgrade and Tokyo Narita Airport with its Airbus A330-200 aircraft on October 12 and 18, EX-YU Aviation News learns. The flight on October 12 is expected to depart Belgrade in the morning and arrive in the Japanese capital the following day, while the service on October 18 is slated to depart the Serbian capital in the early evening. Although the exact reason for the flights has not been disclosed, it coincides with a visit by a large delegation comprising of representatives from 160 Japanese companies, who will hold talks with the Serbian government and business stakeholders in Belgrade on October 17 and 18. As is often the case with ad-hoc charters, changes at this early stage are highly likely.
Gives them direct idea of how those flights could look like. Maybe we get them sooner than we thought
ReplyDeleteOne real positive aspect of Air Serbia is that they are a very proactive airline. They see an opportunity and go for it.
ReplyDeleteWill they sell tickets online?
ReplyDeleteNo. It is obviously a charter for the business delegation.
DeleteCharters almost never sell tickets. I think only Neos and Smartwings in Europe do that sort of stuff
DeleteI doubt it's even a commercial charter. I'm more likely to believe Serbian government arranged these flights free of charge to attract those investors.
Delete160 companies have confirmed their presence. I assume that for most, there will be at least two representatives. Where do you expect the Serbian government to find 250 seats on planes to get all these people into Belgrade on the same day and all of them out at the same time? This was the easiest way. I am certain the government will cover the cost of the charter, as anyone would have to if they charter a plane. And Air Serbia does this. Last year the son of a rich Serbian businessman got married in Nice. The family chartered an Air Serbia A319 to Nice for the guests, the plane stayed in Nice for two days and returned. It was all paid by the family.
Delete^ With people here it is difficult to talk rationally. One day they accuse the Serbian government of giving millions to Air Serbia for example for the Expo livery (no proof). Another day they will claim Air Serbia is running free of charge charters (no proof).
DeleteI didn't see anon wrote its free of charge. He/she/(they) wrote Gov of Serbia will pay the due.
DeleteCrazy stuff! Really happy to hear it.
ReplyDeleteJapan and Serbia, I think that both countries can learn from each other.
Two completely opposite countries and cultures. Will be interesting to see, if Japan will invest in Serbia, due to Serbias strong ties to China.
Not sure about the "opposite" part... Opposites would be more like Japan and India.
Delete@12:41 They will invest if they can make profit.
DeleteThey could sell tickets for the positioning flights - I would get it in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteGreat, I worked for 2 large Japanese multinationals be in Serbia now for 3 years with retirement and officially from the Netherlands, and I think here in Serbia are a lot off opportunities for Japanese companies.
ReplyDeleteWould it be the longest Air Serbia flight ever? Compare to those LAX Covid charter and the Manila one with basketball team.
ReplyDeleteManila is a bit further than Tokyo and LA is further than both.
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