Croatia Airlines is swapping out its aging fleet for shiny new Airbus A220s, but it is trying to do so while the business itself remains stubbornly unprofitable.
In practice, however, fleet renewal does not magically fix unit economics. And right now, Croatia Airlines is staring at the same dilemma that consumed Malev, CSA, and Adria: a small home market, brutal low cost competition, and a network that is highly seasonal and tourism dependent.
For passengers, it is also a tangible improvement. A refreshed cabin, comfortable 3-2 seating, and Wi-Fi with USB-A and USB-C power onboard matters in a region where travelers have increasingly gravitated to low cost carriers, which offer no such amenities.
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