4 functions have been submitted for the launch of subsidised flights to Slovenia below the newest public name geared toward enhancing air connectivity, the nation’s Ministry of Infrastructure has advised EX-YU Aviation Information. “The Ministry of Infrastructure obtained 4 functions by March 6, 2026. The committee’s choice might be introduced shortly”, it mentioned. If all 4 functions are deemed legitimate, this is able to mark probably the most profitable spherical of the general public name so far. The Ministry didn’t disclose which airways submitted functions. Though the subsidy scheme is open to flights serving all three of Slovenia’s business airports, all 4 bids are believed to focus on Ljubljana, persevering with the pattern noticed in earlier 9 rounds of the programme.
The Slovenian authorities had beforehand expressed hope this spherical of tendering will assist Slovenia shut its connectivity hole and strengthen hyperlinks with precedence markets. It has primarily been concentrating on the introduction of flights to Vienna, Prague, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Oslo and Lisbon. The Slovenian authorities plans to proceed providing subsidies to airways to encourage the launch of latest routes to the nation. Talking on the initiative, Andrej Rajh, State Secretary on the Ministry of Infrastructure, mentioned lately, “Our purpose is to develop the subsidies through the years, and we’re dedicated to creating it occur. The plan is to maintain this going even into the subsequent 5 to seven years, with comparable quantities allotted”.
The earlier public calls garnered blended outcomes. Luxair, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia, Eurowings, Cyprus Airways and Air Albania utilized over the 9 earlier tenders., though not all certified for the subsidies. Solely airways registered and primarily based within the European Widespread Aviation Space (ECAA) are eligible for the subsidies. Purposes should embrace an in depth marketing strategy exhibiting that the route can grow to be worthwhile past the subsidy interval. This plan ought to embrace projected passenger numbers, profitability forecasts and advertising and marketing methods. If no marketing strategy is submitted, carriers should present a binding written declaration committing to function the route for a minimum of so long as the interval of assist. Airways could function supported routes seasonally slightly than year-round, supplied they adjust to the submitted marketing strategy.
