Eurowings to open Pristina base
Low cost carrier Eurowings will station an aircraft in Pristina and launch two new routes, complementing its existing network from the city. The Lufthansa Group member will base a 150-seat Airbus A319 jet from June 19 and introduce flights to Basel and Geneva. Furthermore, existing services to Dusseldorf, Munich and Stuttgart will be "significantly increased". In total, the airline will offer over sixty weekly frequencies to and from Pristina. “With more than forty million passengers carried last year, Eurowings has clearly become the strong number three among point-to-point airlines in Europe. We are consolidating this status by expanding our network in the direction of Eastern Europe. Pristina will play an important role in this context”, Eurowings CEO, Thorsten Dirks, said.
Eurowings was Pristina Airport's sixth busiest airline last year, handling 163.982 passengers, representing an increase of 24.3% on the year before. In addition to Dusseldorf, Munich and Stuttgart, it also maintains flights from Cologne, Hamburg and Hanover to the Kosovan city. The airline noted the new flights will be "bookable within the coming days". As a result, Eurowings will, for the first time, offer nonstop flights from Pristina to Switzerland, which remains the airport's biggest market, accounting for 36% of all passengers. Eurowings effectively replaces the now-defunct Germania, which planned to base an aircraft in Pristina from March, prior to its demise.
Pristina Airport has seen increased interest from various carriers, which has also resulted in strong passenger growth. In April alone, the airport welcomed 192.075 travellers, representing an increase of 8.1%. During the first four months of the year, Pristina handled 668.229 passengers, up 12.1%. Overall, the airport added 72.363 travellers so far this year. Pristina Airport's Scheduling Manager, Driton Hyseni, said recently. "There is interest from various airlines to launch flights from different countries to Pristina. We intend on supporting these carriers in order for them to introduce new destinations and provide a greater choice to passengers".
| Month | PAX | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| JAN | 168.777 | ▲ 17.1 |
| FEB | 138.269 | ▲ 11.9 |
| MAR | 169.108 | ▲ 12.4 |
| APR | 192.075 | ▲ 8.1 |
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