CROATIA AIRLINES OPENS OFFICE IN SARAJEVO

SARAJEVO, Nov 28 (Hina) - The Croatian national air company, on Thursday opened its office in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The ceremonial opening of the office of 'Croatia Airlines' was attended by many guests and state officials. The office, located at the Sarajevo downtown, opened exactly three months after the Croatia Airlines had made the first passenger flight from Zagreb to Sarajevo. Following the ceremony, Croatia Airlines marketing director, Natasa Mijacika told a news conference said the Croatian air carrier had operated 170 flights to Sarajevo, transporting almost 5,000 passengers since August 26. 'Croatia Airlines' has introduced two daily flights to the Bosnian capital because of great interest of passengers during the winter timetable. Aircraft of ATR-type are operating currently from Zagreb to Sarajevo, while Boeing 737 airplanes will be introduced as soon as safety conditions let the company do it. 'Croatia Airlines' was the first civilian air carrier to resume flights to Sarajevo after the end of the war. The company is planning to introduce flight services to Mostar as soon as safety conditions are fulfilled. (hina) mš 281621 MET nov 96