regarding the flight co.,,,no problem last year...,and I,ve traveled the globe on many routes with many operators....theyre all similar standard...and safe..ps we fly 27 feb
We flew Mancs to PVD with Balkan. They are Tupolov - but they are absolutely fine. These might have been used by the military, but they are commercial aircraft. Just not as new looking as Airbus' I am sure.
You will have a great time in Bansko. We have been to Pamps for three years (aboard a Tupolov), but went to Bansko this year. Fantastic!