Air Serbia

Air Serbia is the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, the successor of the first national company Aeroput, established in Belgrade in 1927. Since October 2013, the company has been operating under its current name.

History of Air Serbia

In June 1927, the Aeroput Air Transportation Company was established. The national air carrier of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and later of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Aeroput was one of the first civilian airlines in the world.

With the outbreak of World War II, Aeroput’s operations ceased: pilots and planes were mobilized into military aviation, and during the bombing of Belgrade, Aeroput’s fleet was severely damaged. In 1942, the occupation authorities prohibit the airline’s activities.

1947: the Aeroput tradition is continued by Yugoslav Aerotransport (JAT). In April, planes took to the air on the first post-war lines of the newly established company. JAT’s fleet initially consisted of two C-47 planes converted to DC-3s and two JU-52s.

In November 1974, the JAT B-707 plane embarks on a round-the-world trip from Belgrade-Beirut-Bombay-Singapore-Tokyo-Honolulu-Los Angeles-London-Belgrade.

1985: JAT became the first airline in Europe to buy the then state-of-the-art and later best-selling Boeing 737-300 planes.

In the early 1990s, the most difficult period since World War II began in the history of the former Yugoslavia. It led to war, the collapse of the country and sanctions that hit the national airline first and hardest.

In May 1992, JAT flies to New York for the last time; two days later, the U.S. imposes an air embargo on Yugoslavia. Immediately afterward, the UN imposes economic sanctions.

After 56 years of operation, Yugoslav Aerotransport is transformed into Jat Airways.

August 1, 2013 UAE national carrier Etihad Airways, Jat Airways and the Government of the Republic of Serbia announce a strategic partnership. Etihad Airways buys 49% stake in Jat Airways, Jat Airways becomes Air Serbia. Etihad and the Government of the Republic of Serbia have committed to invest US$40 million each, and to provide additional funds up to a maximum of US$60 million. The airline operated its first flight to Abu Dhabi in October.

Less than a year after its creation, the airline introduces a total of 10 Airbus-type planes – eight A319s and two A320s – into its fleet. For the first time in its long history, the planes are operated by women.

In 2020, under an agreement between the Ministry of Economy of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Air Serbia, the Serbian national airline was recapitalized. In doing so, the Republic of Serbia increased its ownership in Air Serbia from 51 percent to 82 percent, while Etihad Airways’ share was reduced from 49 percent to 18 percent.

Air Serbia plane fleet

Air Serbia has a fleet of 20 planes. A total of 4 models are represented:

  • Airbus A330-200 – 2 planes;
  • Airbus A319 – 10 planes;
  • Airbus A320 – 3 planes;
  • ATR 72-600 – 5 planes.
Model Assignment Number of passengers transported Availability of business class
Airbus A330-200 Passenger 257 Available
Airbus A319 174
Airbus A320 144
ATR 72-600 72 None

Air Serbia flight destinations (from Russia)

Air Serbia has four destinations to Russia in 2023. All flights operate from and to Belgrade Nikola Tesla International Airport.

It is about the following areas:

  • Belgrade – Moscow;
  • Belgrade – St. Petersburg;
  • Belgrade – Kazan;
  • Belgrade – Sochi.

At the moment, there is no data on the launch of new destinations.

Classes of service

Air Serbia offers 2 classes of service:

  • Business class;
  • Economy class.

Business Class passengers are seated at the front of the plane. Depending on the airliner model, there may be from 6 to 21 high comfort seats. Economy Class passengers are located in the middle and tail of the plane.

Service Features:

Class Features Services
Business
  • Separate business class check-in desks;
  • Increased pitch of leather seats – from 1 to 2.2 meters;
  • Horizontal seats with 190 cm flat bed;
  • Additional storage compartments;
  • Wi-Fi;
  • USB ports and power supply.
  • Bed preparation (for overnight flights);
  • Meals included in the price with a choice of meals;
  • Waiting room with additional amenities (free Wi-Fi, refreshments, showers);
  • 4 movies with Serbian subtitles, and subtitles in the languages of European countries to choose from. A selection of 20 TV programs and 8 Serbian TV programs. 50 CDs to choose from, including 12 Serbian artists, as well as Italian, German, Russian and French albums. 12 video games to choose from;
  • A selection of domestic and foreign press and magazines.
Economy
  • The standard seat pitch is about 76-80 cm;
  • Conventional reclining seats;
  • Folding adjustable headrests;
  • Narrow diagonal entertainment screen (9-12 inches);
  • Wi-Fi, USB ports and power supply.
  • Complimentary soft drinks water and snacks are included on all flights. The rest of the menu is available for a fee*.
  • Movies and music during the flight.

*on the flight between Belgrade and New York, first serve (choice of two hot dishes), second serve (sandwich), snacks are available without charge. Free drinks from the bar are available, including wine, beer, spirits, carbonated drinks, soft drinks and hot drinks.

Air Serbia Loyalty Programs

Air Serbia Etihad Guest is a program that rewards loyal passengers with unique privileges and many opportunities to earn and redeem miles.

The Etihad Guest Programme’s extended network offers a variety of opportunities to earn miles when you fly with Air Serbia, Etihad Airways or one of our 26 partner airlines. Every time you use partner services outside of transportation, you also earn miles.

Members can spend Etihad Guest miles on tickets on flights operated by Air Serbia, Etihad Airways and other Etihad Guest partners, as well as on products from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop.

Air Serbia Etihad Guest gives you the opportunity to earn miles on a single account and enjoy flexibility with your loved ones (with Family Membership, everyone can spend miles). One person in the Family Membership will be the Head of Household (at least 21 years of age) and can join up to eight other people. This can be a spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, au pair or nanny who were previously enrolled in the Air Serbia Etihad Guest program.

Baggage rules and regulations

Each passenger is entitled to carry hand baggage (number, size and weight depend on the class of service) and luggage. Personal items – for example, a woman’s handbag or laptop bag, a document folder or briefcase, a duty free bag, a small camera, binoculars, a box of belongings, a jacket or coat, a folding wheelchair and other orthopedic aids, a folding stroller or baby carrier, a cane.

Plane check-in instructions

Plane tickets can be purchased on the Air Serbia website or on aggregator websites. You need to select the route, departure date, class of service and fare, enter passenger details and pay for the ticket. All information will be sent to your email.

You can check-in online and offline for the airline’s flights. Online check-in starts 24 hours before departure, you can choose your seats on the plane and receive your boarding pass.

After arrival at the airport, you can go straight to the baggage drop-off counter. Offline check-in takes place at the check-in counters and starts 2-3 hours before departure. This is also where you drop off your luggage.

You must present your boarding pass to board the plane.

Contact Air Serbia

Office in Belgrade
Address Air SERBIA a.d. Belgrade, Jurija Gagarin 12, 11070 New Belgrade, Serbia
Phone number +381 11 311 21 23
Email [email protected]
Website www.airserbia.com
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