PRESS RELEASE AnimaWings airline opens a new route from Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport

According to data published by Airports Council International (ACI) World, the International Airport IGA Istanbul ranks 7th worldwide, with over 80 million passengers transported in 2024, due tothe expansion of airlines, the development of infrastructure and calmimproving global connectivity. Distance between the Airport IGA Istanbul, and Istanbul city center is about 50 km.

Mr. Alin Tișe, President of the Cluj County Council, stated: "We appreciate the decision of the Romanian airline Our farmknow animewings to expand its activity at Cluj International Airport, by introducing a new direct route to Istanbul. This new air connection represents a confirmation of the economic and tourist potential of Cluj County, but also of the continuous efforts of the county administration to support the development of airport infrastructure, with the aim of growth annual passenger traffic.”

Mr. Viorel FEDERIGI, The President Council of Administration of the Airport International Avram Iancu Cluj, stated: "through-a series of remarkable efforts, materialized by the decision AnimaWings to operate the new routeCluj-Istanbul, Cluj International Airport demonstrates Inc.once, the fact that it is the most dynamic regional airport and spectacular development. It is obvious that the constant efforts made by the whole teamThe Cluj airport continues to rely on professionalism, vision and excellence in the development of the largest regional airport in Romania."

Mr. David Ciceo, General Manager of the Interna AirportAvram Iancu Cluj, added: "We are gladThe fact that, just 10 months after the start of regular flight operations from Cluj airport, the company air AnimaWings îand continues the accelerated process of expansion. Starting from now ontoday, passengers will be able to benefit from us choice travel with AnimaWings, via the new Cluj-Napoca route – Istanbul. We are convinced thatThe airline's decision will be appreciated atboth the business environment and and the other passengers of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, I supporthen crebreastbone travel flows to/from Turkey and the Transylvania region."

Mr. Marius Pandeli, CEO AnimaWings: "We are gladToday we will mark the inauguration of direct flights AnimaWings between Cluj and Istanbul – a rutwith a major potential atboth for business traffic and and for tourism. Istanbul is a global hub connecting Europe with Asia, and the introduction of this route is an important step in our strategyexpansion and consolidation of the network of international routes operated from Cluj. We want every flight AnimaWings to offer passengers from the entire region experiences"A pleasant, comfortable and safe travel experience, to the standards of the new Airbus A220-300 aircraft in our fleet."

Currently, the Romanian companyă AnimaWings still operating from the Airport International Cluj, domestic flights to Bucharest, with 14 FREQUENCY on the weekendfavorand Istanbul represents the second destination for scheduled flights in the airline's portfolio.

About AnimaWings:

AnimaWings is a 100% Roma airline-adapteduh, inaugurated în 2020 and part of Memento Group, together with tour operator Christian Tour, with a team of professionals who offer passengers comfortable trips, on regular or charter flights, implementing systems, procedures and safety protocols to an exceptional standard.

located continuouslyexpansion, AnimaWings received in September 2025 the fifth aircraftAirbus and aims for a fleet of 18 aircraft afterwardsthe last two years, valued at over 1 billion dollars.

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