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Feb 06, 2012 (newstodate): After the demise of the Hungarian carrier Malev on February 3, 2012, Budapest Airport is working strenuously to secure the continued provision of flights in the short term.
Several carriers have announced increased frequency on existing flights to and from Hungary, and airlines including WIZZ Air and Ryanair have stepped up their flight schedules significantly with announcement of new routes to be operated.
One major obstacle to a full resumption of flights is, however, provided by the requirements in bilateral air agreements with specific countries.
These include Turkey, Israel, Russia and Ukraine where air transportation from the Hungarian side must be performed by one airline only, the designated national carrier - Malev.
Budapest Airport is therefore hoping for the designated carriers from the other side to increase their frequencies and offerings, to compensate for the at least temporary shortfall of capacity from Hungary
Several carriers have announced increased frequency on existing flights to and from Hungary, and airlines including WIZZ Air and Ryanair have stepped up their flight schedules significantly with announcement of new routes to be operated.
One major obstacle to a full resumption of flights is, however, provided by the requirements in bilateral air agreements with specific countries.
These include Turkey, Israel, Russia and Ukraine where air transportation from the Hungarian side must be performed by one airline only, the designated national carrier - Malev.
Budapest Airport is therefore hoping for the designated carriers from the other side to increase their frequencies and offerings, to compensate for the at least temporary shortfall of capacity from Hungary