U zimskom razdoblju iz Brnika na 22 odredišta; nova veza s Tenerifom

The winter airline schedule will take effect on the last Sunday of October at Ljubljana Airport, introducing two new direct routes for travelers. The airport operator, Fraport Slovenia, announced that passengers will have access to 22 direct connections until the end of March. Eighteen different carriers will operate these flights. The new additions include a service to Tenerife and another to London Luton. AirBaltic will expand its Canary Islands network by adding Tenerife to its existing route to Gran Canaria. This move increases options for leisure travel during the colder months. Meanwhile, London Luton will become the fourth destination served by easyJet from Ljubljana. The carrier already connects the capital with Gatwick, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The latter was added to the network earlier this summer. These changes follow a record-breaking summer season for the airport. August set a new all-time monthly passenger record with 222,958 travelers passing through the terminal. This figure surpassed the previous benchmark established in August 2019, which stood at 211,595 passengers. The positive momentum continued into September, which saw a 16.6 percent increase in traffic compared to the same period last year. For the first nine months of the current year, the airport handled a total of 1,426,600 passengers. This represents a 15.7 percent rise over the corresponding period in the previous year. Fraport Slovenia emphasized that connectivity to major European hubs remains central to the winter offer. Key links include Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Paris, Warsaw, and Zurich. These connections allow passengers to continue their journeys to destinations across Europe and the globe. The operator indicated that further expansion of the network is planned for the upcoming years. Significant growth is anticipated for the summer 2027 schedule. United Airlines is scheduled to launch a direct transatlantic service between Ljubljana and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on May 12, 2027. This will mark the first direct flight from Ljubljana to New York. In addition to the US link, easyJet has announced a new connection to Berlin, with initial flights expected in April. Another new entrant to the market is the tour operator TUI, which will begin operating flights from Ljubljana for the first time. The company plans to serve Brussels and Dusseldorf. The inaugural flight to Brussels is slated for March 28, while the first departure to Dusseldorf is scheduled for May 4. These announcements highlight the airport’s strategy to broaden both domestic and international accessibility. The introduction of these new routes aims to diversify the available destinations for residents and visitors. The addition of Tenerife provides a warm-weather option during the winter months. The expansion of easyJet services offers more frequent choices within the United Kingdom. The long-haul prospect to New York signals a shift toward intercontinental competition for the regional hub. Operational details for the winter schedule confirm that the 22 direct routes will remain active through March. Passengers can expect consistent service levels supported by the eighteen participating airlines. The data from the recent peak season suggests strong demand for air travel out of Ljubljana. Management views the recent performance metrics as a foundation for future growth initiatives. No specific pricing information was released alongside the announcement of the new routes. The focus remained on the structural expansion of the route map. The transition to the winter timetable aligns with standard industry practices for adjusting capacity based on seasonal demand patterns. The airport continues to position itself as a key node in Central European aviation networks.