First big increase for Zagreb

More passengers at Zagreb Pleso, less for Croatia Airlines

Croatia’s main airport, Zagreb, has recorded its first big increase in 2010 compared to last year. In September, the airport handled 213.917 passengers, up from 198.593 in 2009. Therefore, the airport recorded an increase of 7.7%. So far this year, the airport welcomed 1.590.268 passengers, which is still down from last year. The airport is looking to surpass last year’s total of 2.062.242.

On the other hand, Croatia Airlines reported a lacklustre August. What was once the airline’s strongest month is no more. The Croatian carrier reported a passenger decrease of 8.2%. With an average load factor of 70.5% it was level with other major EX-YU carriers (with Adria Airways at 70.9% and Jat at 70.6%). However, the decrease in passenger numbers can be somewhat explained by a 9% cut in capacity and a 12% cut in the number of flights.

September results for all of Croatia’s airports will be published soon.