Air Serbia is to open another transatlantic service, to Toronto, next year – restoring a link absent for more than three decades.
It will commence the operation from Belgrade on 23 May.
Air Serbia will deploy Airbus A330-200 twinjets on the route, which the airline will serve twice-weekly.
The Balkan carrier already flies to two North American destinations – New York and Chicago – and says the Toronto route is “one of the most significant milestones” in its recent development.
It points out that predecessor carrier JAT stopped flying to Toronto in 1992, months after the break-up of Yugoslavia.
“This strategic step marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of our company,” says Air Serbia chief Jiri Marek.
He says Toronto has a large Serbian diaspora. “The significance of this direct service goes beyond economic and commercial considerations,” he adds.
“Establishing a strong presence in the North American market is accomplishing our vision for Belgrade to become a transit hub.”
