Start-up plans Dubrovnik long haul flights
The British-registered start-up airline Pragusa.One plans to launch operations this June with bases in Prague and Dubrovnik, offering flights to far-away destinations both in the east and west. Based on the carrier’s ambitious plans, which are questionable due to a number of markets it intends to serve being closed for international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pragusa.One will link Dubrovnik with New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, Beijing, Chengdu, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. It is unclear whether all these routes would be launched at once or would be introduced over several years. The airline said it would offer “premium travel packages lasting seven and fourteen days with scheduled direct flights”.
Pragusa.One, named after Prague and Ragusa, the latter being the historic name of the city of Dubrovnik, plans to operate a fleet of Airbus A330-300s and A350-900 aircraft. According to the “Simple Flying” portal, the airline will wet-lease the jets with two of each type to be stationed in both Prague and Dubrovnik. By 2024, the airline hopes to have a permanent fleet of four A350-900s operating in an all premium economy layout. Based on reports, the carrier will apply for an Air Operator’s Certificate in April and has secured incentives from both airports. At this point, the only two markets to be served by Pragusa.One that permit their local population to conduct international travel are the United States and South Africa.
Speaking to EX-YU Aviation News in late December, the General Manager of Dubrovnik Airport, Frano Luetić, said long haul flights would not be restored from the city in 2021. “Unfortunately, for next year, we will be unable to restore intercontinental flights, of course because of the pandemic. However, we are in constant contact with airlines which used to fly to Dubrovnik before the crisis. A decision about the resumption of flights will be made once circumstances permit”, Mr Luetić said at the time. Dubrovnik Airport used to be served by American Airlines on a seasonal summer basis from Philadelphia before the global health emergency began but has since terminated the route.
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