Croatia Airlines

Airline Code: OU

About Croatia Airlines:
The airline was established on 20 July 1989 as Zagal – Zagreb Airlines, and started operations using Cessna 402 aircraft on cargo services for the UPS. The company used the name Zagal for short. After the first democratic elections held in Croatia, Zagal changed its name on 23 July 1990 to Croatia Airlines.

In 1991 the airline signed an agreement with Adria Airways and then was able to lease a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 to start domestic jet services between Zagreb and Split. As soon as flights restarted, Croatia Airlines bought three Boeing 737s from Lufthansa and became a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). That year also saw the airline's first international route.

In 1993 two ATR 42s and two more 737s joined the fleet, offices were opened in several European cities and the company bought a travel agency, Obzor, to organize travel for groups and individuals. By 1994, Croatia Airlines had welcomed its one millionth passenger. Later that year, Pope John Paul II flew the airline on a trip to Croatia.

Croatia Airlines Major Hubs:
Zagreb Airport

Member lounge: Senator Lounge

Alliance: Star Alliance

Aircraft Type:
Airbus A319-112, A320-200
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

Fleet Size: 10 (+8 orders, 4 options)

No. of Destinations: 27

Airline was founded in: 1989