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About Prague
One of the most popular destinations to go backpacking across, Prague, is one every traveller's list. The city has seen invasions, fires, floods and a lot of overthrows at around 870 AD. Prague is one of the most delightful and charming cities and the most popular European destination, too. The city is known for its magnificent castles, synagogues and towers. It also makes for one affordable trip and hosts a lot of backpackers on a budget every year. It has also been named as one of the largest castle complexes in the world by the Guinness Book of Records. You will also come across a lot of stunning cathedrals and museums that maintain the old-time charm of the city. Even if you are not into architecture a lot, you will find yourself admiring the beautiful structures in Prague.
Best Time to Visit Prague
Spring, from March to May, is an ideal time to visit Prague. The temperature ranges from approximately 0 to 17 degree Celsius throughout the months. The weather is pleasant and mild. You can book a hotel in Prague at reasonable prices. Since it is only the beginning of summer, make sure you do carry some warm clothes to tackle the cold breezes and wind chill. Spring also has a lot of festivals and events that you can attend, like the Prague Marathon in April, Prague Food Festival and Prague International Music Festival in May and June. You can also sign up for Prague Proms in May. If you are staying in hostels, you will even end up making new friends from all over the world.
June to August is summer in Prague, and it is also said to be the best time to plan a trip to Prague. The temperature ranges from 15 to 28 degree Celsius. Booking a hotel room in Prague during this season might be a tad bit expensive if not done in advance. You can even get a decent deal on flights to Prague online if you are planning it way in advance. But if you want a budget-friendly trip, make sure you plan it during Spring or Autumn. Since this is also peak season, you'll find the streets quite crowded and buzzing with tourists. You can also attend Venetian Nights, an open-air music festival that takes place in July.
September and October is also a favourable time to plan a trip to Prague. It is Autumn, and the weather is also quite pleasant. November through February is winter and the least favourable time since it is winter. However, if you want to spend your Christmas and New Year's Eve in the European city, you might get cheap flight tickets to Prague. But you will not be able to enjoy sightseeing or even exploring some of the popular tourist attractions in the city. If you are going to Prague during Christmas, do not miss the Christmas Market. You will also not find a lot of crowd during this time.
Places to Visit in Prague
Prague has a lot of charming castles and cathedrals to its credit. One of the best ways to get around the city is to either take public transport or just walk around. Prague has a well-functioning metro that is connected well within the city. It is yet another efficient way to get around the city, along with trams. The Prague Castle is a major tourist attraction here. The castle has buildings constructed over the last 1000 years, and all of them are connected. It also houses the President of the Czech Republic. You will also get a great view of the city from here. The Charles Bridge that is built over the Vltava river is another popular place for tourists. Late evenings and early mornings are the best time to visit the bridge since you will find a lesser crowd during this time. You will also find a lot of vendors and street artists for your amusement and shopping needs.
The St Vitus Cathedral overlooks the entire city of Prague from over a hilltop. The architecture is magnificent, and you will learn a lot about Prague's history here. The construction of the church was completed in 1929. Old Town Square is another most visited tourist attraction where the famous Astronomical Clock was built in 1410. The climb to the top of the tower can be quite difficult, and it is highly recommended that you avoid it if you are not fit. It also makes for a great spot to take pictures. You can also visit the Prague Zoo that is home to endangered Przewalski's horse, also called the Mongolian wild horse. The zoo has over 4200 animals, and you can pay a visit if you are travelling with your kids. For all the art lovers, there is the National Gallery in Prague that has curated some of the best and classy artwork.
Things to do in Prague
If you travel to Prague during the right season, that is summer, a lot of options will be open for you to go sightseeing. You can either hire a taxi or a guide; you can also walk to most of these places and discover the lesser-known tourist spots. Prague is surrounded by hills and going mountain biking is a popular activity that tourists take up here. If you are done with sightseeing and want to do something adventurous, you can try mountain biking. If you want to make your visit to Prague Castle, you can hike through the Chotkovy Sady. It will be an experience of a lifetime with breathtaking views as you reach the castle.
Hot air ballooning is also a popular activity that attracts tourists in Prague. You can also visit the Náplavka Farmer's Market to binge on some delicious snacks or just stroll across the River Vltava to soak in the view. You can also catch the ballet or an opera show at the National Theatre. The John Lennon wall is also pretty popular among young travellers and fans of the Beatles. An activist had painted an image of the lead singer on a wall right opposite the French embassy after John Lennon was killed in 1980.
Foods and Restaurant in Prague
You are certainly going to love the food in Prague. Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian food, you will find everything here, and you will love it, too. Bramborák is basically potato pancake but with a lot of flavours. Head to a deli to pick this up, and it will leave you wanting for more. You must also try the Goulash in Prague, a bowl of meat and potato stew with a lot of herbs. You can try the goulash at Mlejnice. Halušky is yet another dish popular in the Czech that is actually a traditional Slovakian dish. It's a kind of dumpling that is topped with ham and fresh herbs.
You will find some great Halušky at Mincovna. Cafe Savoy is a great place to head to for a delicious breakfast. Ensure that you make a reservation in advance since it is a popular place. Portfolio Restaurant is also famous for its excellent choice of wines, interiors and their service. Bistro à Table is a French restaurant that specialises in traditional French cuisine like filet mignon and frog legs. Don't forget to treat yourself to a glass of wine here. Sansho is yet another popular restaurant that serves authentic Asian food. Do try the six-course dinner menu that is served at communal tables family-style. Kmotra is where you head to if you are in the mood for some pizza and delicious homemade pasta. Prague also has a restaurant that specialises in Afghan cuisine called Kabul Restaurant. The menu is translated into different languages, so you are not surprised with what lands on your table.
How to reach Prague
Václav Havel Airport Prague, which was earlier called Prague Ruzyn? International Airport is the international airport in the Czech Republic's capital, Prague. The flight connectivity to Prague from India is excellent. While there are no direct flights to Prague, there are several connecting flights that have layovers at Istanbul and Munich. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have frequent flights to Prague from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. LOT Polish Airlines and Ukraine International Airlines take off from Delhi to Prague. You also have Qatar Airways and Lufthansa taking off from Bangalore quite frequently. Istanbul, Munich and Doha are some of the popular routes to Prague since most flights to Prague have a layover at these airports. If you are travelling during summer or winter, there are high chances that you will get cheap flight tickets to Prague. Getting around the city from the airport is also not very tedious since you get cabs right outside the airport. If you are travelling from another European city or country, trains are the best and most preferred option. It is quite convenient, well-connected and offers you the best view across the continent, something you will cherish for a long time.
About Air Serbia
Air Serbia, formerly known as Jat Airways, is the official flag carrier of Serbia. The company has its headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia with its main hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Air Serbia was originally called Jat Airways and was founded in 1927 by Aeroput, the first Serbian company that invested in civil air transport. It was also the year when the national capital Belgrade became the hub of aviation operations and simultaneously the international airport was also inaugurated. Although Air Serbia was part of Aeroput, the then national airline of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, a majority of the operations with respect to domestic routes and international routes were conducted by the parent company. During its glory years, Aeroput managed to connect with a series of international routes such as Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Turkey, Italy, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Greece and more. Acquiring these new routes benefitted the airline as it managed to gain a strong position as a regional airliner. Following World War II, the airline rebranded itself from Aeroput to JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport, in 1948. The airline replaced Aeroput to become the new flag carrier of SFR Yugoslavia.
JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport's fleet predominantly comprised of Western-built aircraft ranging from McDonnell Douglas DC-9, Boeing 707, McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Boeing 727. In 1985, JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport became the first European airline to operate the Boeing 737-300. They also introduced aircraft such as ATR 42 and ATR 72 to cater to its regional and domestic routes. The airline's successful stint continued for some time. However, there was a major setback that it faced following the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport became a public entity and continued its role as the national airline. By the 2000s, the country was renamed from Yugoslavia to Serbia and Montenegro. The same year, JAT Jugoslovenski Aerotransport was also rebranded as Jat Airways. In 2006, as Montenegro announced its independence from Serbia, Jat Airways was taken over by Serbia, for which it became the flag carrier. The airline started witnessing some financial and operational concerns due to its ageing fleet and lack of external investors. The Serbian government had to intervene and figure out investors for Jat Airways.
After many years of unprofitability, Jat Airways finally received some support from the United Arab Emirates-based airline, Etihad Airways. The two enterprises entered into a strategic partnership agreement. Terms of the agreement stated that Etihad Airways would acquire 49 per cent of the interest rates in Jat Airways along with management rights of the Serbian airline for five years. Meanwhile, the Republic of Serbia was to retain the remaining and controlling 51 per cent of interest in the airline. Further, the agreement also stated that the government would hold five out of nine monitoring committee seats in the enterprise. Following the confirmation of the deal, Jat Airways was rebranded as Air Serbia in 2013 with its inaugural flight taking off from Belgrade to Abu Dhabi. In 2016 Air Serbia started expanding its horizons once again by commencing international routes of non-stop flights from Belgrade to New York. An Airbus A330-200 was leased for this operation from Etihad's partner, Jet Airways. Since then, Air Serbia has been aiming for the stars as its finances and fleet has improved tremendously. The airline's efficiency in terms of the flights and management also witnessed a tremendous alternation, for the better.
Air Serbia currently has three subsidiaries under its brand. These include a charter brand named Aviolet, Air Serbia Ground Services and Air Serbia Catering. Aviolet uses a Boeing 737-300s for operations and sees a demand during the peak holiday season which spans from June to September. Air Serbia Ground Services is basically a ground handling service provider in the Republic of Serbia. It has been certified by Serbia's Civil Aviation Directorate and takes care of all ground operations ranging from baggage, passengers, cargo, aircraft and more. Air Serbia Catering is the official partner of the airline's in-flight meal service. It was recently acquired wholly by Air Serbia.
Fleet size of Air Serbia
As of 2019, Air Serbia's fleet size has 21 aircraft which comprises of planes from the Airbus, Boeing and ATR family. The airline actually has a mixed fleet which follows aircraft such as nine Airbus A319-100s, two Airbus A320-200s, one Airbus A330-200, three ATR 72-300s, three ATR 72-500s and three Boeing 737-300s. Further, the airline also has four aircraft orders that need to be delivered by the respective aircraft manufacturers. Air Serbia is expecting two Airbus A319-100s and two ATR 72-500s. Air Serbia released its new livery, following the rebranding of the airline in 2013. Design for the new livery was created by graphic designer Tamara Maksimovi?. The new livery comprises of the national colours of Serbia, red, white and blue and has graphic elements with details that go back to Serbian art of the Middle Ages. The logo is featured on the aircraft tail which is basically a stylised double-headed eagle that has been inspired by the coat-of-arms of the Republic of Serbia. Air Serbia, along with the logo, has been painted on the fuselage as well as the belly of every aircraft from the airline's fleet. Following the rebranding, Air Serbia launched a 'Living Legends' initiative to pay tribute to some of the famous Serbian citizens who have contributed positively to the society and the world. Some of the individuals who were recognised by the airline include inventor Nikola Tesla, former NBA player Vlade Divac, actor Miki Manojlovi?, tennis superstar Novak Djokovi? and more.
Baggage Allowance
Air Serbia follows a standard baggage allowance policy. The economy class passengers are allowed to carry a maximum weight of 23 kg in their checked baggage. The total dimension of the bag should not exceed a total of 158 cm. This includes the length, width and depth of the bag. As for passengers travelling in business class, the maximum weight they can carry is 32 kg. The airline has allocated the business class passengers to carry two pieces of checked baggage. Dimensions of the bag need to be the same for all cabin class passengers. In terms of hand luggage, the airline allows 8 kg for both business class and economy class passengers. However, while the economy class passenger is allowed one piece of baggage, the business class passengers can carry a maximum of two hand baggage. The total dimension of the bag should not exceed 40 cm × 23 cm × 55 cm.
In-flight services
Air Serbia has been part of the industry for quite a long time. Despite the changes in management and ownership, the airline is always ahead of the game when it comes to offering the best services. This also includes the in-flight services that they provide onboard. Passengers can enjoy plush seats with recline, they can order in-flight meals along with a beverage of their choice, relish the fun entertainment content provided for personal viewing and more.
Popular routes and top cities for Air Serbia
Currently, Air Serbia celebrates excellent domestic route and international route connectivity with over 60 destinations spread across 32 countries. In terms of its international route connectivity, the airline is operating from international cities such as Salzburg, Vienna, Brussels, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Larnaca, Prague, Copenhagen, Cairo, Helsinki, Nice, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Bucharest, Moscow, Krasnodar, Saint Petersburg, Belgrade, Barcelona, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Geneva, Zurich, Istanbul, Kyiv, London and New York City. The airline currently holds codeshare agreements with airlines namely Aegean Airlines, Air France, Bulgaria Air, KLM, Aeroflot, Air Seychelles, El Al, LOT Polish Airlines, Air China, airBaltic, Etihad Airways, Montenegro Airlines, Air Europa, Alitalia, Finnair and TAROM.
Why travel by Air Serbia?
Air Serbia has been part of the aviation industry for quite a long time. Over the years, the airline has even undergone several changes in terms of being rebranded following political scenarios. However, throughout its phase as an airline, it has only enhanced its facilities and in-flight services to make sure that passengers receive the comfort and convenience that they paid for. The airline does offer some ancillary services that can be availed on its website. These include seat reservations done in advance, provision of excess baggage at a reasonable tariff, priority services, premium lounge access and more.
While these facilities teamed with excellent cabin crew is related to Air Serbia, what puts them ahead of the game is to have incorporated the best upgrades. The airline has upgraded its website to accommodate web check-in facilities, flight status details and Air Serbia's flight schedules. Further, the traveller can peruse through the airline's official page to learn more about baggage allowance, in-flight services, airport lounge facilities and more. Travellers are also given the option to book an Air Serbia flight on the website. The interface is quite user-friendly with no complicated details that need to be filled.
Further, Air Serbia's relentless pursuit of becoming numero uno in the aviation industry of Europe propels it to continually serve the best hospitality and flight experience to the passengers.
