Croatia Airlines has announced its deployment plan for the ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft it will operate under a wet-lease agreement with ETF Airways, starting from April 15, 2026. The airline intends to utilize the aircraft primarily on its domestic and regional routes, including services between Zagreb and Munich, Pula, and Split, as well as routes connecting Pula and Zadar, and Split and Osijek.
The ATR72 is scheduled to operate between six and nine daily flights during the summer season, which will total over 97,720 seats available to passengers until October 24, 2026. The aircraft will be most heavily used on the Zagreb–Munich route, with additional deployment across other key regional links, supporting Croatia Airlines' capacity expansion plans.
Operational and Schedule Adjustments
Alongside fleet deployment, Croatia Airlines has adjusted its flight frequencies across various routes for the upcoming summer months. In May, reductions include trimming the Split–Istanbul and Split–Prague routes, as well as the Zagreb–Brač service. Further reductions are scheduled from June to October on routes such as Zagreb–Skopje and Split–Istanbul, aligning with operational demands and market conditions for the season.
