On 26 January 2026 Croatia Airlines flew the final service of its last Airbus A320‑200 (9A‑CTO, msn 2178), ending the type's era in the fleet. Ryanair will base nine aircraft in Croatia for a record 2026 summer, targeting 4.3 million seats (+5%).
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Marks the end of Croatia Airlines’ A320‑200 operations as the carrier shifts its fleet mix amid a government recapitalisation that includes €148.8m of state support to manage the A220 transition (see source:0526a58a-a1b5-4b6b-b8d0-75b0b141b2f9).
Ryanair’s decision to base nine aircraft and offer 4.3 million seats (+5% capacity) is a material seasonal capacity increase that will reshape summer connectivity and competitive dynamics in Croatia.
The move underscores divergent operator strategies for ageing A320 fleets—retirement at Croatia Airlines versus life‑extension initiatives elsewhere (see source:cacf5823-14a9-4dab-ba5c-2f5077bb8044).
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