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Serbia could have been without cheap flights, Wizz Air threatens to close its base in Belgrade

The article discusses a potential conflict between Serbia and the low-cost airline Wizz Air, which could result in the cancellation of cheaper international flights for tens of thousands of passengers from Belgrade and Niš, as well as job losses. The dispute centers around new regulations introduced by the Serbian government regarding foreign airlines operating in Serbia. These regulations have raised concerns among Wizz Air, which views them as discriminatory and contrary to Serbia’s international and European obligations. The issue began after changes to the Regulation on granting approvals,

Donosioci odluka u Srbiji uskoro bi mogli uskratiti jeftinije međunarodne letove desetinama hiljada putnika iz Beograda i Niša te ostaviti hiljade ljudi bez posla, ako se ne nađe rješenje za spor sa low cost kompanijom Wizz Air

Donosioci odluka u Srbiji uskoro bi mogli uskratiti jeftinije međunarodne letove desetinama hiljada putnika iz Beograda i Niša te ostaviti hiljade ljudi bez posla, ako se ne nađe rješenje za spor sa low cost kompanijom Wizz Air. Ta kompanija mjere vlasti vidi kao diskriminatorske i suprotne međunarodnim i evropskim obavezama Srbije.

Problem je počeo tinjati nakon što je u martu izmijenjen Pravilnik o izdavanju odobrenja inostranom avio-prevozniku za obavljanje međunarodnog javnog vazdušnog saobraćaja sa Srbijom, što je otvorilo pitanje ograničava li država novim propisima konkurenciju na domaćem tržištu.

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U centru problema je uskraćivanje mogućnosti inostranim prevoznicima da baziraju svoje avione i posade u Srbiji, što Wizz Air dovodi u neravnopravnu situaciju. Ta kompanija već godinama u Beogradu održava bazu sa četiri aviona i posadama te organizuje letove prema brojnim evropskim destinacijama. Nove uslove mađarski prevoznik vidi kao diskriminatorske i usmjerene direktno protiv svog low cost poslovnog modela.

Moguće zatvaranje baze Wizz Aira u Beogradu najviše bi pogodilo putnike i, prema ocjeni te kompanije, prouzročilo poskupljenje avionskih karata te smanjenje broja putnika, a time i saobraćaja u beogradskom aerodromu "Nikola Tesla", kojim kao koncesionar upravlja francuska kompanija Vinci Airports.

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Wizz Air upozorava da bi uskraćivanje mogućnosti stranim prevoznicima da baziraju avione i posade u Srbiji moglo primorati tu kompaniju da zatvori bazu u Beogradu.

S druge strane, Direktorat za civilno vazduhoplovstvo u saopštenju tumači da "nijednom avio-prevozniku nije uskraćeno pravo obavljanja letova između Srbije i država članica Evropske unije, niti pravo otvaranja novih linija u skladu sa važećim međunarodnim sporazumima".

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Direktorat tvrdi da nije riječ o ograničavanju prava saobraćaja, već o "uređivanju regulatornog okvira koji se jednako primjenjuje na sve avio-prevoznike koji posluju na tržištu Srbije".

Na upit beogradskih medija, iz Wizz Aira ističu da nova regulativa "u suštini kaže da, ako ste avio-prevoznik iz EU i letite između EU i Srbije, rotacija mora započeti u EU". Naglasili su i da izmjenama propisa nije prethodio proces konsultacija ni prethodna najava.

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Prema dostupnim podacima, Wizz Air iz Srbije leti na 29 ruta prema 10 zemalja. Od 2010. godine do danas prevezao je oko 14 miliona putnika iz Srbije, što je gotovo milion putnika godišnje.

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OslobođenjeIndependentLeft7 days ago
Serbia could have been without cheap flights, Wizz Air threatens to close its base in Belgrade

The article discusses a potential conflict between Serbia and the low-cost airline Wizz Air, which could result in the cancellation of cheaper international flights for tens of thousands of passengers from Belgrade and Niš, as well as job losses. The dispute centers around new regulations introduced by the Serbian government regarding foreign airlines operating in Serbia. These regulations have raised concerns among Wizz Air, which views them as discriminatory and contrary to Serbia’s international and European obligations. The issue began after changes to the Regulation on granting approvals,

Bias read (Left): The article frames the Serbian government's regulatory actions as potentially discriminatory and contradictory to international commitments, emphasizing the negative impact on travelers and jobs. It presents Wizz Air's perspective as being unfairly targeted, suggesting a critical stance toward the政府

Official sources cited

  • government Regulation on granting approvals
  • organisation Wizz Air statement
N1 HrvatskaIndependentLeft7 days ago
Wizz Air plans to close its base in Belgrade: Will flights get more expensive?

Wizz Air is facing potential closure of its base in Belgrade due to new regulations in Serbia that restrict foreign airlines from operating bases within the country. The airline claims these measures are discriminatory and contrary to international and European obligations. The changes to the regulation regarding foreign air carriers' authorization have raised concerns about reduced competition and potential impacts on passengers, including higher ticket prices and decreased traffic at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the Serbian government's regulatory actions as discriminatory and against international obligations, emphasizing the negative impact on consumers and employment while portraying Wizz Air as a victim of unfair treatment. It highlights the potential consequences for passengers and a

Official sources cited

  • government Pravilnik o izdavanju odobrenja inozemnom avio-prijevozniku za obavljanje međunarodnog javnog zračnog prometa sa Srbijom
  • organisation Wizz Air

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  • governmentRegulation on granting approvals
  • organisationWizz Air statement
  • governmentPravilnik o izdavanju odobrenja inozemnom avio-prijevozniku za obavljanje međunarodnog javnog zračnog prometa sa Srbijom
  • organisationWizz Air