Tuzla Negotiates New Agreement with Wizz Air

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - Tuzla Airport is in the process of negotiating a new agreement with low-cost carrier Wizz Air, hoping it will result in the introduction of new routes and the possible arrival of a third aircraft in the city.

The two sides recently met in Osijek, where Wizz Air began training some of its pilots, and will continue talks in Tuzla at the beginning of next month.

“Both sides have shown willingness to reach an agreement. In any case, we need to define certain things. If everything goes according to plan, we expect Wizz Air to introduce some new routes from Tuzla Airport,” said the General Director of the Airport, Esed Mujačić, as reported by EX-YU Aviation News.

The contract with Wizz Air expires this June and a new four-year agreement is likely to be signed.

However, the slow development of Tuzla Airport's infrastructure, including the expansion of runway lights, remains a problematic point.

Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi previously told EX-YU Aviation News that he is confident a new deal will be reached.

“I assume so. I think it is in the interest of Tuzla and the region for us to continue operations and for them to improve their infrastructure. I am quite sure that Tuzla Airport will be open to business cooperation,” Varadi said.