First charter flight from Frankfurt, Germany at Jönköping Airport. On board the Discover Airlines Airbus 320 were nearly 130 expectant travelers from mainly Germany, Switzerland and Austria. They were met by local media, while they were welcomed by representatives from the airport and Smålands Turism.
For over fifteen years, Jönköping Airport has received chartered flights during the summer season, something that is still completely unique.
– This is really something we should be proud of. No other airport in Sweden has this type of charter traffic in the summer. It gives us extra weight when we are in talks with foreign airlines, especially,” says Henrik Älverdal, Commercial Manager at Jönköping Airport.
Travelers were welcomed with the usual pomp and show in the arrivals hall after picking up their bags from the baggage claim. They were offered coffee and cinnamon buns to the sounds of Swedish folk music by the local folk music ensemble Högt i tak.
This year, an increase in travelers of over 50 million is expected, almost 800 compared to the barely 500 who traveled by plane to Jönköping last year.
– This is proof that we are doing a good job and that we are growing as a tourist destination. By next year, we already have indications that we will exceed 1,000 travelers, Henrik continues.
All summer, every Thursday, until August 8, a chartered flight with the same number of passengers will arrive in Jönköping.
According to the press release.
