Bulgarian company to launch direct flights from Bulgaria to USA

Bulgarian airline is planning to launch direct flights from Bulgaria to USA in 2-3 months time, 24 Chasa Daily announced. The company is waiting for permission from the US administration.

Part of the procedure is over, but the company awaits the issue of permits, regarding the security of passengers and cargo, Yanko Ivanov, executive at BH Air Company said. According to surveys, there is great interest in direct flights to the United States.Until 1999 there was a direct flight from Sofia to New York.

Bulgarian Airline Association head Svetoslav Stanulov commented that the industry has overcome the crisis reporting an increase of passengers by 5.8 % in 2013. He warned that by 2017 Bulgarian airlines might need to hire foreign employees because many local pilots will retire. (information by: www.tmbulgaria.com)