Many Romanians, including myself, living in the Benelux region, find it increasingly challenging to visit our hometown of Oradea due to the lack of direct flight options. Currently, travelling between Oradea and Charleroi involves multiple layovers and significant travel time, making it both inconvenient and costly.

Oradea is an important city located in the north-west of Romania, with a growing population and vibrant culture. It serves as a key destination for many Romanians residing in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. With a significant number of Romanians residing in the Benelux countries, improving connectivity to Oradea is crucial for maintaining our cultural and familial ties.

Low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air have successfully established themselves in Charleroi, making it a prime airport for a new route to Oradea. These airlines have the unique opportunity to serve a large and ready market, benefiting not only their businesses but also forming a vital connection for passengers yearning for a direct and cost-effective means of travel.

Offering a direct route from Charleroi to Oradea will not only cater to Romanians in the Benelux region but also provide an economic boost to both regions by encouraging tourism and business. This route has potential for high passenger volumes, given the migrations statistics and the strong community presence.

I urge Ryanair, Wizz Air, and other potential low-cost airlines to recognize the demand and explore the feasibility of this much-needed connection. Let's make travel more accessible for everyone. Please show your support by signing this petition to bring direct flights from Charleroi to Oradea.

This is very important for the community of Romanians that live abroad and have to fly tu Budapest and from there take a minibus that takes 3 hours which is more than the flight from Charleroi to Budapest itself just to reach their home cities