US and Asia top markets for Zagreb long haul development
The United States and Asia have positioned themselves as the top long haul markets for Zagreb Airport as it looks to recover and develop links to far-away destinations following the coronavirus pandemic. The Croatian capital boasted the biggest long haul network in the former Yugoslavia over the summer prior to the global health emergency with Korean Air, Air Canada Rouge and Air Transat all maintaining services. Talks were also taking place over potential operations from the United States, while summer charters from Bangkok were due to be launched by Air Asia X in 2020. Since then, only Air Transat has restored operations to Zagreb.
New York is the busiest unserved long haul route out of Zagreb. It is followed by Tokyo, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok. Zagreb Airport recently noted, “We are in constant contact with carriers across the world to negotiate and reach an agreement to increase airport traffic. The US market is no exception. We are working on the establishment of nonstop flights between the United States and Zagreb. However, ultimately, whether these services will be introduced depends on the commercial decision of the individual carrier”. Despite favourable circumstances, such as the recent US visa waiver for Croatian citizens, as well as the success of United Air Lines on their seasonal flights to Dubrovnik, services between Zagreb and the States are yet to be established.
Zagreb Airport's busiest unserved long haul destinations
Zagreb Airport currently offers airlines incentives for the establishment of long haul flights, that is, service that are seven hours or longer. They include discounts on landing fees and the passenger service charge. The reduction in fees is dependent on whether services are operated on a year-round or seasonal basis. Incentives are also available for long haul charter flights. “Zagreb Airport had a notable number of passengers from the Far East, Australia and North America. The return of these flights will depend on Covid restrictions. We expect the gradual resumption of these services between 2022 and 2025”, the airport noted.
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