Adria Airways passenger numbers up 21%

In the first eight months of this year Adria Airways carried more than 907.761 passengers, which is 21% more than in the same period last year. The total number of flights was up by 17% (scheduled flights by 17% and charter flights by 22%). In the case of scheduled services, the number of passengers per flight rose by 6% in comparison to last year. In scheduled services, which is the most important sector, Adria operated 17% more flights in the first eight months of the year and carried 757.721 passengers, which is 24% up on the same period last year. In the month of August alone, Adria carried 150.233 passengers, which is 12% more than in August 2007. Adria operated 2.197 scheduled flights – 18% more than in August last year – and a total of 2.676 flights – 16% more than in the same period last year. The number of passengers on scheduled flights in August stands at 105.753, which is 19% more than in the same period last year.

In August, Adria completed its successful season of charter flights as it carried 13% more passengers than planned. Adria's summer charter services covered 24 Greek islands, the Spanish islands and destinations in North Africa (Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Tunis). Amongst the national airlines in the EX-YU region Adria comes in third after Croatia Airlines and Jat Airways.