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Croatia Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Croatia, based in Zagreb. It operates services to domestic and international destinations. Its main base is Zagreb Airport (ZAG). Image File history File links Croatiaairlineslogo. ... IATA Airline Designators are two-letter codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline designator. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An Airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... In the airline industry, a focus city is a location that is not a hub, but from which the airline has flights to at least several destinations other than its hubs. ... A Frequent Flyer Program is a service offered by many airlines to reward customer loyalty. ... An airport lounge is a lounge owned by a particular airline (or jointly operated by several carriers). ... The Skyteam logo The OneWorld logo The Star Alliance logo An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate for the foreseeable future on a substantial level. ... Launched on May 14, 1997, the Star Alliance was the first, and remains the largest airline alliance in the world. ... Zagreb (pronounced: ) is the capital city of Croatia. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A319-100 (9A-CTI) at Amsterdam (Schiphol) Airport, the Netherlands, on February 29th 2004. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A319-100 (9A-CTI) at Amsterdam (Schiphol) Airport, the Netherlands, on February 29th 2004. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A319-300 (9A-CTH) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A319-300 (9A-CTH) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A320-200 (9A-CTJ) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport in August 2004. ... Croatia Airlines Airbus A320-200 (9A-CTJ) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport in August 2004. ... This article is about Flag carrier as a transportation term. ... A Boeing 747-400 belonging to Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the UKs largest airlines. ... Zagreb (pronounced: ) is the capital city of Croatia. ...

History

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 July 23, 1990 to Croatia Airlines. July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Zagal - Zagreb Airlines was the first Croatian airline registered, on 7 August 1989. ... The Cessna 402 is a 6 to 10 place light twin piston aircraft. ... United Parcel Service, Inc. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... For the Temptations album, see 1990 (Temptations album) MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...

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. 1992 was a tough year for the company when the Yugoslav wars forced the airline to stop flying. 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. 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Adria Airways is an airline based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. ... The Douglas DC-9 is a twin-engined jet airliner, first manufactured in 1965 and, in much modified form and under a succession of different names. ... Split Harbour Split (Italian: Spalato) is the largest and most important city in Dalmatia, the administrative center of Croatias Split-Dalmatia county. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Yugoslav wars were a series of violent conflicts in the territory of the former Yugoslavia that took place between 1991-2001. ... 737 in new Boeing Colors. ... Lufthansa (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) is the largest German airline company, headquartered in Cologne. ... The International Air Transport Association is an international trade organization of airlines headquarted in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...

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. 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Categories: Stub | International airliners 1980-1989 ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol JÃ³zef WojtyÅ‚a (May 18, 1920 â€“ April 2, 2005) reigned as pope of the Catholic Church for almost 27 years, from 16 October 1978, making his the second-longest pontificate (or the third-longest, as enumerated by Roman Catholic tradition). ...

In 1995, another ATR 42 was welcomed, as was the two millionth passenger. In 1996, Croatia Airlines became the first airline to fly to Sarajevo. In 1997 the airline's first Airbus A320 arrived and was nicknamed Rijeka. In 1998, another first plane of a new type arrived when the airline's first Airbus A319 joined the fleet. This airplane was nicknamed Zadar. Also that year, Croatia Airlines became a member of the Association of European Airlines (AEA). By 1999, two more Airbus jets had arrived and Croatia Airlines started selling the Boeing part of their fleet. Another important event occurred when the airline flew its five millionth passenger. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Coat of Arms of Sarajevo Ferhadija street, the most popular pedestrian street in Sarajevo. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ... 1998(MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Boeing Company NYSE: BA is the leading American aircraft and aerospace manufacturer, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with its largest production facilities in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle, Washington. ...

In 2000 two more Airbus planes arrived and an Automated Ticketing System inaugurated. 2001 saw Croatia Airlines get maintenance and technical performing certificates from the German aviation authority Luftfahrt-Bundesamt. On November 18, 2004, Croatia Airlines joined the Star Alliance as a regional member, sponsored by Lufthansa. This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is a German government agency, under the control of the Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Housing. ... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years), with 43 remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Launched on May 14, 1997, the Star Alliance was the first, and remains the largest airline alliance in the world. ... Lufthansa (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) is the largest German airline company, headquartered in Cologne. ...

Services

Croatia Airlines operates the following services (at January 2005): 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Fleet

The Croatia Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (at September 2005):

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Members of the Star Alliance
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