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Categories: BUSINESS · POLITICS · INTERNATIONAL

2026 Adriatic travel connectivity boost

Entities: Tuzla International Airport · Tivat Airport · Sonja Popović · Air Montenegro · Milojko Spajić

Overview

Air Serbia surpassed two million passengers in the first half of 2026, operating more than 23,000 flights and adding routes to Brač, Santorini, Baku, Munich, Toronto and Alicante while launching the Elevate loyalty programme. In July, the carrier set a daily record of 22,098 passengers on 20 July, underscoring strong summer demand across regional hubs (Tivat, Podgorica) and long‑haul Belgrade–New York service. Air Montenegro’s Banja Luka–Tivat service kept load factors above 85 % this summer, prompting talks of a third weekly flight for 2027. The airline confirmed it will not restore the seasonal Tivat–Ljubljana line for the current year, citing intense competition and choosing to focus on its regular Podgorica–Ljubljana service. The cancellation sparked a political dispute after a claim that a state secretary received a free ticket; the airline’s director produced the purchase invoice (€114.94) and demanded an apology, while the tourism association labelled the situation a “terrorist act against Montenegrin tourism.” Swiss carrier Chair Airlines continued its twice‑weekly Tuzla–Zurich service, targeting the Bosnian diaspora. Tuzla International Airport recorded a monthly best of 73,010 passengers in July 2026, with a peak day of 2,955 travelers on 21 July; new services to Istanbul (Pegasus) and Zurich (Chair) contributed to the surge. Montenegro’s airport authority opened a direct Madrid–Tivat link with Iberia in July, carrying 180 passengers on the inaugural flight and aiming to boost the 22 % rise in Spanish visitors. The government refined its public‑service‑obligation tender, confirming a €5.8 million package to guarantee at least three return flights per week on five Podgorica routes (Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Zagreb, Bari), with the Brussels leg receiving the highest subsidy (€1.49 million). Contracts run for one year and service must begin within 90 days of signing.

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Balkan airlines and airports set record passenger volumes in July 2026

    Air Serbia and Bosnia’s Tuzla Airport each posted record passenger numbers in July 2026, highlighting strong summer travel demand across the Balkans.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Air Montenegro cancels Tivat‑Ljubljana line amid competition and controversy over alleged free ticket

    Air Montenegro scrapped the Tivat‑Ljubljana seasonal route amid rising competition, while facing political fallout after a DPS MP alleged a free ticket to a state secretary, which the airline refuted.

  3. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Montenegro Allocates €5.8 million to Subsidize Five International Air Routes

    Montenegro’s transport ministry is tendering €5.8 million in subsidies for five PSO air routes to Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Zagreb and Bari, guaranteeing at least three weekly flights and opening the bids to

  4. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Montenegro launches direct Madrid‑Tivat flight

    Montenegro opened a direct Madrid‑Tivat flight with Iberia, operating twice weekly, as officials cite rising Spanish tourism and broader economic ties.

  5. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    New Banjaluka‑Tivat and Tuzla‑Zurich flights expand Bosnia’s connectivity

    Air Montenegro may boost Banjaluka‑Tivat flights to three weekly after strong summer demand, while Chair Airlines starts twice‑weekly Tuzla‑Zurich service, enhancing Bosnia’s air links.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Er Srbija carries over 2 million passengers in first half of 2026

    Er Srbija flew over 2 million passengers in H1 2026, added new routes and launched the Elevate loyalty programme, marking a 57 000‑passenger increase year‑on‑year.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Air Serbia launches twice‑weekly Belgrade‑Brač flights

    Air Serbia began twice‑weekly direct flights between Belgrade and Brač, a seasonal route aimed at boosting tourism and offering connections to major European cities.

  8. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    RegioJet adds new Croatia bus line while Bratislava Airport launches dozens of summer routes

    RegioJet adds a new low‑price bus service to Croatia, and Bratislava Airport launches over 80 direct summer flights to destinations across Europe.

Sources

072info.com · aktuelno.me · aviacionline.com · biznis.kurir.rs · biznis.rs · bizniscg.me · biznisinfo.ba · bokanews.me · capital.ba · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dan.co.me · danas.rs · dnevnik.ba · dromedar.zoznam.sk · fabiansevero.webnode.com.uy · impulsportal.net · investitor.me · joaoantoniomotta.blogosfera.uol.com.br · jugmedia.rs · mondo.rs · nova.rs · novaekonomija.rs · nsuzivo.rs · politika.rs · portalanalitika.me · radiotivat.com · rtvslon.ba · srbijadanas.com · topky.sk · tuzlalive.ba · tvzonaplus.rs · vecernji.ba · vesti-online.com · vijesti.ba · vijesti.hrt.hr · vijesti.me · vreme.com · zenit.ba

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