Croatia Airlines plans Airbus A319 phase-out by late October 2026
Croatia Airlines is adjusting its flight schedules for the Airbus A319 in October 2026, preparing to retire the type from multiple routes as it transitions toward the Airbus A220.
Croatia Airlines has adjusted its flight schedules for the Airbus A319 during October 2026. According to published data reported by Aero Routes, the aircraft type is set to remain in service on multiple European routes only until early or mid-October.
The carrier plans to progressively halt operations of the jet on several routes originating from Zagreb:
- flights to Munich are scheduled only until October 2;
- service to Zurich is slated to end after October 3;
- the route to Berlin is planned until October 4;
- flights connecting to Frankfurt are set to stop after October 7.
In addition, the route connecting Zagreb, Split, and Rome is scheduled to maintain Airbus A319 flights until October 23.
An extension of Airbus A319 operations remains possible according to the airline plans. However, Croatia Airlines is actively working on its fleet transition toward the Airbus A220. The Croatian airline currently retains four Airbus A319 aircraft in its fleet, while eleven Airbus A220 aircraft have already joined its operations.
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