SUMMER SEASON 2008, new route to Milano
Podgorica, 7th June 2008, Montenegro Airlines held a press conference presenting the new route to Milano and preliminary analysis of the beginning of tourist season. President, dr Zoran Djurisic addressed the present journalists.
On this occasion, the President of Montenegro Airlines stated that the company met the new tourist season completely prepared and ready, and that the semi-annual plan was realized entirely.
In the first 6 months Montenegro Airlines transported more than 206.000 passengers, which is 20% more than in the same period last year, and realized the increase of load factor for 6%. In June only, more than 52.000 passengers were transported, which represents the increase of 18% compared to June last year.
“These data, more than enough, indicate that we are on the right direction to mark this year as the record year, and the projected number of 500.000 transported passengers is coming closer”, emphasized Mr. Djurisic.
“Speaking of introduction of new routes and conquering new markets, which is one of the most beautiful but most demanding segment of airline operations, I would like to inform you that as of 20th July Montenegro Airlines begins operations to Milano.
Flights to this city are already entered into reservation system and available for booking. We shall operate to Milano on Thursdays and Sundays. The minimum fare of return ticket amounts 89 EUR (no fees included) and 65 EUR one way (no fees included). “
Mr. Djurisic stated that the reached agreement between the in-line Ministries and Montenegro Airlines is fully complied. Daily flights to Frankfurt are introduced, and the number of all rotations to all destinations of Montenegro Airlines was increased. In particular, he pointed to the introduction of third direct flight from Podgorica to London in September. This is the route with full passenger service on which Montenegro Airlines offered the lowest fares in the region.
During August, the opening of joint office with the Tourist organization in the most exclusive part of London is planned, which shall in the best possible way contribute to the expansion of this route and better position at British market.
Only in June and August the load factor on this route is more than 80%. This proves that the businessmen and our citizens recognized a reliable partner in Montenegro Airlines, and British tourists recognized Montenegro as a very attractive tourist destination, which may be reached by Montenegrin air company in the fastest, safest and least expensive way.
