The fact that Romania is one of the most profitable, and an important market for large carriers is proven by the appointment as local managers of very important persons inside the airline companies. “The operators have a special approach for Romanian market: they appoint people with the ability to understand the local market, with expertise and who make strong recommendations inside the group. For example Malev, which grew significantly since Madalina Cretu took office, Austrian Airline, whose local operations are headed by Heirich Vystoupil, or even Lufthansa under the management of Stefan Versemann”, Dobrescu added.
In order to achieve this year’s objectives, a 5% growth, Air France KLM brings more news. “Together with Tarom, we will launch the first daily flight from Bucharest to Amsterdam, and will be included in the summer timetable. This decision was made given the fact that no less than 80% of the passengers travelling on this route continue their travel, Amsterdam being a transfer point easy to transit.
Still in code share with Tarom, Air France will increase frequency of Bucharest-Paris in 2009. Air France is currently operating five daily flights from Bucharest to Paris (three operated by Air France and two by the national company).
