Bulgaria Air

Bulgaria Air is the flag carrier of Bulgaria and is headquartered in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. The airline flies to over 20 destinations across Europe and the Middle East. Bulgaria Air’s mission is to offer high-quality service on safe and comfortable airplanes. The Bulgarian airline serves over 400 destinations together with its partners.

Organization

Bulgaria Air is owned by Balkan Hemus Group AG, which is part of one of the largest Bulgarian holding companies: Chimimport AD. The airline has about 1,100 employees. The airline is a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Parent company

Balkan Hemus Group EAD

Hubs

Sofia Airport

History

Bulgaria Air was founded in 2002 under the name Balkan Air Tour as a successor of Balkan Bulgarian Airlines. Shortly after its establishment, the name Bulgaria Air was adopted. In 2006, it became part of Balkan Hemus Group AG, until that time the airline was owned by the government of Bulgaria.

Quick facts

• In 2016, the airline won two national Sky Awards prices, for ‘best onboard service’ and ‘most preferable airline’.

Passengers

2015

1,271,610

2016

1,246,350

2017

1,244,569

Lounges

Bulgaria Air offers business class passengers access to multiple lounges in Europe. Please consult website Bulgaria Air for more information.

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Delays

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Baggage

Every Bulgaria Air passenger is allowed to bring one piece of hand baggage and a personal item with them on board. The amount of checked luggage that you are allowed to bring depends on your travel class, usually this is one piece with a maximum weight of 23 kg for Economy Class passengers and two pieces of 32 kg each for Business Class passengers. Please consult website Bulgaria Air for more information.

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In-flight Wi-Fi

There is no in-flight Wi-Fi on Bulgaria Air aircraft.

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