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AIR SERBIA CEO JIŘÍ MAREK
We’re currently planning to add dozen new destinations in 2023. At the same time, we’ve started considering long-haul flights to certain exotic destinations WITH THE NUMBER OF CORONA- VIRUS INFECTIONS plummeting, the aviation industry faced drama- tically increased demand this ye- ar. In parallel with that trend, various factors have led to staff shorta- ges at airports, resulting in massi- ve crowds, extended waiting times and delays. Here Air Serbia CEO Jiří Marek discusses the ways Air Serbia is dealing with the problems curren- tly hampering the industry, the nati- onal airline’s role at the height of the pandemic and the results achieved by the company over the last two years despite all the challenges, but also future plans. “In accordance with the circum- stances, we’re no longer able to stick to long-term plans, rather we moni- tor our network on a daily basis and adjust it for the next few months. This flexibility enables us to respond, i.e., to increase or decrease capaci- ties, as we have sufficient personnel. When it comes to flight cancellati - ons, the level was below 0.3% of the total number of flights in July, which is significantly below the great majo - rity of airlines.” You practically arrived at Air Serbia just before the outbreak of the pandemic, which dealt a serio - us blow to the regular operations of the aviation industry. What were the worst-case scenarios that cros - sed your mind at that moment? WE ARE PLANNING A DOZEN NEW DESTINATIONS IN 2023
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