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Montenegro is poised to enhance its air connectivity through the introduction of subsidised Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights, aiming to support year-round services on routes deemed essential for the nation’s economic and social interests. The initiative is widely viewed as a way to bolster flag carrier Air Montenegro, which has faced growing scrutiny over state aid, a practice which is becoming harder to justify as the country advances toward EU membership. However, Jelena Kljajevi\u0107, a member of parliament from a governing coalition party, said, \u201cThis is not subsidising airlines, this is an investment in the connectivity of Montenegro. With this law, we are creating an institutional mechanism that makes us more competitive, more accessible and more legally aligned with EU practice\u201d.<\/div>\n

The proposed amendments to Montenegro’s Air Traffic Law, currently under parliamentary review, seek to establish a legal basis for PSO routes. These routes would be serviced by airlines selected through public tenders, receiving subsidies to operate flights on specified routes for a defined period and amount. The Montenegrin Ministry for Transport has indicated that one of the PSO routes will be Brussels. It noted the primary goal is to improve air accessibility, particularly during off-peak seasons, thereby supporting tourism, which constitutes approximately 35% of Montenegro’s GDP.<\/p>\n

The CEO of Airports of Montenegro, Roko Toli\u0107, has given his support for the measure. \u201cExplaining aviation-specific criteria or the technical process behind introducing PSO routes might be difficult for the general public to understand, but what matters is that this decision serves Montenegro\u2019s long-term connectivity goals\u201d, Mr Toli\u0107 said. He warned, however, that the more challenging part is still to come. \u201cIt\u2019s not easy to identify which routes truly qualify as being of public interest, those where market conditions don\u2019t justify year-round service but where demand still exists. Once selected, these routes will need to be presented and justified to the European Commission, which ultimately decides whether the PSO model and the proposed destinations meet legal requirements. This is not a wish list. Montenegro won\u2019t be able to subsidise just any route. We have to follow a structured and compliant process\u201d. Mr Toli\u0107 acknowledged that Air Montenegro stands to benefit the most from the new model, as the country\u2019s only home-based airline. \u201cThis is a big opportunity for Air Montenegro. As the only carrier based in the country, they will be first in line to compete for the subsidised routes when tenders are announced\u201d, Mr Toli\u0107 concluded.<\/p>\n

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