Croatia Airlines targets 5% growth in 2019
Croatia Airlines anticipates handling some 2.280.000 passengers this year, which would make it its busiest on record. The carrier expects for the overall annual increase in travellers to amount to 5%. The growth will be achieved in part due to the earlier lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft for the summer, which will bring forward the resumption of a number of seasonal routes. The first of the leased jets will be joining the fleet on April 1 and the second on April 18. Furthermore, the carrier will upgrade its seasonal flights between Zagreb and Dublin to year-round operations and is considering prolonging flights to a select number of other seasonal destinations in the lead-up to Croatia's presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will take place during the first half of next year.
The Croatian carrier will avoid possible industrial action after it inked a five-year collective agreement with trade unions representing its pilots, mechanics and cabin crew. The development comes following two years of negotiations, as well as last year's attempted strike which was banned by the country's Supreme Court. The agreement "is in line with the airline's financial capabilities", the company said. It added, "Additional wriggle room in reaching a deal was made possible by the recent amendments made to the law on income tax rules. The contract is of great importance for the next development phase of Croatia Airlines which is aiming to find a strategic partner in line with the government's National Reform Programme. By successfully reaching a deal with trade unions, it is assumed that future services will be free of disruptions. Therefore, it is expected that this agreement will positively impact on the national carrier's competitiveness and lead to a better position on the market in the future, with a constant focus on the needs and satisfaction of passengers".
Croatia Airlines previously noted that its main goal in 2019 is to ensure stability in the increasingly volatile air transport sector. "Croatia Airlines will continue to focus on managing all business risks, and on ensuring the best possible conditions for regular business operations. Jet fuel prices are expected to continue being the most significant risk, and the company will, in that regard, try to reduce its negative effects on the airline's overall business operations". It added, "The further improvement of the quality of service and network business model are also the company’s goals, as well as further investment in the fleet in order to maintain the highest level of flight safety".
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