Low-cost airline Blue Air has announced that it will resume scheduled flights in early July 2020, in a phased manner, following a schedule aligned with mobility regulations implemented at the European level.
Until then, Blue Air will continue to operate on-demand and charter flights, depending on the specific travel regulations of each destination and the demand recorded for each of them.
These flights are an integral part of a plan to adapt to the new economic conditions generated by the mobility restrictions imposed by the pandemic.
Currently, Blue Air operates on-demand flights to and from Ireland (Dublin) and charter flights to any destination, provided that all travel approvals are obtained by the clients.
The destinations covered, as restrictions are lifted, will be: Belgium (Brussels), Cyprus (Larnaca), Denmark (Copenhagen), Finland (Helsinki), France (Paris, Nice, Lyon), Germany (Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart), Ireland (Dublin), Israel (Tel Aviv), Italy (Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Naples), United Kingdom (London, Liverpool), Norway (Oslo), Spain (Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Malaga), and Sweden (Stockholm).
Regarding scheduled flights, Blue Air will restart activity with a limited number of routes and frequencies, intending to rebuild the operational network in stages over time.
During the period of complete suspension of scheduled flights, Blue Air has taken all steps to ensure the continuity of its activity in the new context of flight restrictions and limited demand, as well as obtaining the financial resources necessary for the resumption of activity and strategic recovery.
On April 23, 2020, the Romanian Government approved the start of the procedure for granting state aid in the form of a loan or guarantee to cover losses generated by the cessation of activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Blue Air resume scheduled flights?Blue Air plans to resume scheduled flights in a phased manner starting in early July 2020, aligned with European mobility regulations.
Which destinations will be included in the resumed schedule?The airline will cover various destinations across Europe, including cities in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, as travel restrictions are lifted.
Has Blue Air received financial support?Yes, the Romanian Government approved a state aid procedure in April 2020 to help the airline cover losses caused by the pandemic.