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Post by Graham - Bosmere on May 21, 2004 15:13:22 GMT 1
New service starting soon from London Gatwick and Manchester non stop to Sarajevo twice a week.
There is a chance of direct flights to Mostar in the future, which will provide an alternative for those wanting to visit the area between Dubrovnik and Split.
Also if anyone gets the chance to be in Mostar for 23 July it will be well worth it because the Stari Most is due to be reopened after being rebuilt.
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Post by Jen on May 21, 2004 19:27:07 GMT 1
It is incredible that the Old Bridge is finally being rebuilt.
Thanks for the info, Graham.
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Post by Guest on May 22, 2004 9:45:00 GMT 1
Graham
Which airline will be flying these routes?
Thanks
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Post by Graham - Bosmere on May 24, 2004 15:25:15 GMT 1
The new airline is called Fly Bosnia. In the words of the press release "Fly Bosnia is backed by a British consortium and endorsed by a high-level Government campaign from Bosnia's High Representative Paddy Ashdown and Foreign Minister Mladen Ivanic" www.flybosnia.com (when site is finished) |
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Post by Stephen1 on Jun 4, 2004 2:30:18 GMT 1
Hi Graham.
I wish tem well as lord knows this country needs some good news.I will be in Split on July 23rd but I will travel to Mostar to see the Bridge while there.
East meets West once again over the Stari Most
Regards
Stephen
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Post by Djenka on Jun 8, 2004 15:29:27 GMT 1
Graham, you just made my day with this information. I'm from Mostar, currently living in Sydney (Australia), but planning to move soon to London to work for an Aussie company in the UK. I've heard about Ashdown's plan to open a direct flight from London to Sarajevo and took it a bit suspiciously, but it looks that it is all going to happen very soon. I know for a fact that there are 1000s of people from the UK who will be happy with this. I'm sure it will also be at an affordable price  . This will be a major boost to the local economy and tourism industry in the region. Thanks again |
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Post by Rejeka on Jun 8, 2004 23:57:03 GMT 1
Graham - When are the flights likely to start?
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Post by Graham - Bosmere on Jun 9, 2004 12:27:17 GMT 1
Not sure, I am waiting to hear. It is the possibility of Mostar flights that interests me the most. Try emailing info@flybosnia.com as I am sure that they will be pleased to hear from any prospective travellers. |
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Post by Pat on Jun 12, 2004 9:25:01 GMT 1
Excellent news. I just returned from seven months in Bosnia. It is a beautiful country and somewhere I will definitely return. And thanks for the date of the opening of stari most. I could well be there..
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Post by Trevor on Jun 21, 2004 18:10:50 GMT 1
Not much new info on www.flybosnia.com just an article from the Guardian. I did email them a couple of weeks ago - but all I got was a reply saying one of their management team would be in touch!!!!  |
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Post by Irhad on Jun 27, 2004 13:39:27 GMT 1
Hello! I've been following carefully the progress of Fly Bosnia; and I have to mention they are doing great! They are going to be opening a beautiful restaurant in Victoria, London... serving some of the most popular and traditional dishes (healthy wise). Fly Bosnia has managed to get slots from London-Gatwick and Manchester; and are now in the phase of gaining their CAA Certification. Can I just remind you; a percentage of the profit that is earned will go to the Bosnian orphans....! And also; quite a large work force for the call center will be opened up in Bosnia, which will give a chance to employ Bosnian people and hopefully will receive a wage which is above standards in order to help them support their families etc... Kind regards, Irhad  PS. For more info you may ring this phone number: ++44 207 821 6363; how ever if there is no answer you may leave a message and some one will get back to you ASAP, you may quote my name... |
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Post by Trevor on Jul 10, 2004 17:20:19 GMT 1
Found the Timetable - but they haven't started operating yet!
London Gatwick to Sarajevo:
Every:
Monday 24-May-04 to 25-Apr-05
1500 LGW - SJJ 1835
1925 SJJ - LGW 2100
Wednesday 26-May-04 to 27-Oct-04
1420 LGW - SJJ 1755
1845 SJJ - LGW 2020
Manchester-Sarajevo
Every:
Fridays 28-May-04 to 29-Apr-05
1435 MAN - SJJ 1810
ICQ: UK
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. This will be a major boost to the local economy and tourism industry in the region.
