https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/aeroflot/ Aeroflot News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:22:23+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-becomes-the-first-airline-to-implement-domestic-tablets-for-cabin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-becomes-the-first-airline-to-implement-domestic-tablets-for-cabin/ Aeroflot has become the first airline in Russia to introduce domestically-produced tablets for its cabin crews. The airline’s flight attendants are now using Russian-made Fplus T1100 tablets, running on the domestic operating system Aurora. In total, the airline has purchased over seven thousand devices. The mobile application Crew Tablet, developed specifically for Aeroflot by Aerogroup, is fully optimized for Aurora operating system, ensuring high performance and system stability. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:09:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-resumes-flights-to-hong-kong/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-resumes-flights-to-hong-kong/ Aeroflot made the first flight from Moscow to Hong Kong. The airline’s plane landed at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week. The airline suspended the program of regular flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hong Kong in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This winter season, three weekly flights to Hong Kong will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:14:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-direct-flights-to-mauritius/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-direct-flights-to-mauritius/ Aeroflot opens regular flights to Mauritius for the first time for its recent history. From December 23 twice weekly services from Sheremetyevo will be operated on wide-body Boeing 777 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tickets are available. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:55:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-increase-the-frequency-of-flights-to-thailand-from-moscow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-increase-the-frequency-of-flights-to-thailand-from-moscow/ Aeroflot in fall/winter schedule will increase the flight frequency from Moscow to Thailand. Airline will operate up to 27 weekly flights to Phuket and Bangkok in total Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-begins-flights-to-beijing-daxing-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-begins-flights-to-beijing-daxing-international-airport/ From 15 February, Aeroflot will begin operating flights to new Beijing Daxing International Airport. The frequency of regular services to China’s capital will increase to three per week. Sun, 29 Jan 2023 06:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-direct-flights-from-six-russian-regions-to-mineralnye-vod/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-direct-flights-from-six-russian-regions-to-mineralnye-vod/ Aeroflot began operating a new programme of direct flights from six Russian regions to Mineralnye Vody. Passengers can enjoy Aeroflot’s convenient flights from Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Perm, Kazan and Samara. Sat, 31 Dec 2022 07:47:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-direct-flights-from-irkutsk-to-bangkok/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-direct-flights-from-irkutsk-to-bangkok/ From 18 January, Aeroflot launches direct flights from Irkutsk to Bangkok. The twice weekly flights to Thailand’s capital will be operated on Boeing 737-800 aircraft on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flight duration is 6 hours 25 minutes. Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:20:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-group-operates-first-flights-from-pulkovo-to-istanbul-and-samarkan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-group-operates-first-flights-from-pulkovo-to-istanbul-and-samarkan/ Aeroflot Group has opened direct regular flights from Saint-Petersburg to Istanbul and Samarkand. Sat, 17 Dec 2022 07:44:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-carry-ski-and-water-sports-equipment-for-free/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-carry-ski-and-water-sports-equipment-for-free/ Aeroflot will traditionally offer passengers an additional checked baggage allowance, allowing them to transport for free one set of ski equipment as well as surfing,  kitesurfing, wakeboarding, wind-surfing and diving equipment, weighing up to 23 kg. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:12:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-flights-from-saint-petersburg-to-istanbul-and-antalya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-flights-from-saint-petersburg-to-istanbul-and-antalya/ Aeroflot opens direct regular flights from Saint Petersburg to Istanbul and Antalya on Boeing 737-800. Flights to Istanbul will operate from 16 December, flights to Antalya will begin on 17 December, on the following schedule Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:04:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staff-of-aeroflot-other-russian-airlines-receive-conscription-notices/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/staff-of-aeroflot-other-russian-airlines-receive-conscription-notices/ Many airline and aviation employees received notices just a day after Russia’s mobilization order was announced. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:10:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-airlines-set-to-resume-flights-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-airlines-set-to-resume-flights-to-cuba/ Several Russian airlines, such as Nordwind Airlines, are planning to resume their international connectivity to Cuba in October, despite the ongoing sanctions imposed by the European Union, which will impact the route Russian airlines must follow. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:52:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-is-the-official-carrier-of-the-2nd-international-tiger-forum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-is-the-official-carrier-of-the-2nd-international-tiger-forum/ Aeroflot is the official carrier of the 2nd International Tiger Forum, to be held in Vladivostok on 5 September 2022, the opening day of the Eastern Economic Forum.  Aeroflot will provide transportation for the participants of the Forum on comfortable Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with liveries decorated with the Forum’s logo. The passenger cabins are fitted with specially branded headrests Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:20:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-terminates-aeroflot-deal-following-ukraine-invasion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-terminates-aeroflot-deal-following-ukraine-invasion/ Sabre Corporation has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, the largest government-majority owned carrier in Russia. The move follows the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:40:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-aircraft-shut-out-of-global-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-aircraft-shut-out-of-global-airspace/ The European Union, Canada and the UK are among the countries to have banned Russian planes from the airspace in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:43:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-uk-russia-flights-cancelled-following-outbreak-of-war-in-ukraine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-uk-russia-flights-cancelled-following-outbreak-of-war-in-ukraine/ British airlines have been banned from landing in Russia and crossing its airspace. The Russian aviation regulator said the move was a response to “the unfriendly decisions by the UK aviation authorities”. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:15:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-relaunch-further-international-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-relaunch-further-international-routes/ Aeroflot has confirmed that international services between Russian capital Moscow and Kyrgyzstan, Belarus and Kazakhstan will restart over the next week. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:41:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-continues-to-rebuild-international-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-continues-to-rebuild-international-network/ Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has confirmed it will resume international flights to the Dubai, Cairo and Malé, capital of the Maldives, in September. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 08:36:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-passenger-figures-hit-by-covid-19-travel-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-passenger-figures-hit-by-covid-19-travel-restrictions/ Aeroflot has released passenger figures for the first six months of 2020, revealing the stark toll taken by the Covid-19 pandemic. Group passenger traffic fell by 89 per cent in the second quarter. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:48:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ditrich-selected-as-aeroflot-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ditrich-selected-as-aeroflot-chairman/ The board of directors at Aeroflot has re-elected Evgeny Ditrich to the role of chairman. Ditrich is also the Russian minister of transport. The meeting was held earlier, with absentee voting in place. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-finance-honours-aeroflot-with-global-recognition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-finance-honours-aeroflot-with-global-recognition/ Aeroflot has been named the strongest brand in Russia and the strongest airline brand globally by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:05:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-returns-to-geneva-as-rebuild-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-returns-to-geneva-as-rebuild-continues/ Aeroflot has resumed flights to Geneva from today, albeit operating at a reduced frequency. Currently, the flag-carrier operates one weekly flight, on Saturdays, to the Swiss city. Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:10:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-fare-families-functionality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skyscanner-launches-fare-families-functionality/ Skyscanner has launched a new service allowing airlines to showcase their fare options and extra ancillaries at the beginning of the user journey. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:35:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-e-voucher-ticket-exchange-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-launches-e-voucher-ticket-exchange-system/ Aeroflot has launched an e-voucher scheme as an additional tool for ticket returns. Passengers can apply for an e-voucher as compensation for unused tickets and additional services purchased before May 1st. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:17:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-waives-domestic-booking-fees/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-waives-domestic-booking-fees/ Aeroflot has cancelled fees for rebooking tickets for domestic flights booked between June 2nd and June 30th. The Russian flag-carrier is a proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:12:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-900-joins-aeroflot-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-airbus-a350-900-joins-aeroflot-fleet/ Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe and CIS. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:50:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-japan-airlines-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-japan-airlines-codeshare-deal/ Aeroflot and Japan Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and Japan. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:01:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-reaches-new-distribution-capability-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-reaches-new-distribution-capability-milestone/ Aeroflot has received level four status under the New Distribution Capability programme developed by IATA, the global airline association. Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:59:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:33:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-new-budget-fares-this-christmas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-new-budget-fares-this-christmas/ Aeroflot will introduce hand-luggage-only fares on selected long-haul flights departing from Moscow from Christmas Eve. Passengers who select the carry on-only fare can bring hand luggage on board weighing ten kilogram per seat for economy class. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:38:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-recognised-with-two-world-travel-awards-titles/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-recognised-with-two-world-travel-awards-titles/ Aeroflot has affirmed its position as a leader in global aviation, winning two top prizes at the Grand Final of the prestigious World Travel Awards. The Grand Final of the World Travel Awards took place at the Royal Opera House Muscat in the sultanate of Oman. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:23:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-launches-codeshare-deal-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-launches-codeshare-deal-with-aeroflot/ Vietnam Airlines has launched a codeshare partnership with Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot. The deal covers both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia and offers customers enhanced connectivity between several destinations in both countries. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-flight-makes-emergency-landed-following-passenger-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-flight-makes-emergency-landed-following-passenger-incident/ Flight SU1515 had been on route from the Siberian city of Surgut to Moscow before making an emergency landing at Khanty-Mansiysk earlier today. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:17:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panov-handed-deputy-chief-executive-role-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panov-handed-deputy-chief-executive-role-with-aeroflot/ Andrey Panov has been appointed to the role of deputy chief executive strategy and marketing at Aeroflot Group. The appointment was approved by the board of directors earlier. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:01:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-group-sees-strong-passenger-figures-for-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-group-sees-strong-passenger-figures-for-2018/ Aeroflot Group carried 51.4 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2018, up 10.8 per cent year-on-year. Aeroflot itself carried 32.8 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 8.5 per cent. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:29:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-canine-security-to-next-level/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-canine-security-to-next-level/ In one of the stranger stories of the day, Aeroflot has registered its own Shalaika breed of sniffer dogs with the Russian Cynological Federation. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:03:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-dubai-world-central-flights-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-launch-dubai-world-central-flights-this-week/ Starting from October 28th, Aeroflot will launch regular flights between Moscow Sheremetyevo and Dubai World Central, the airline’s second destination in the United Arab Emirates. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-places-order-for-ssj100-planes-with-united-aircraft-corporation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-places-order-for-ssj100-planes-with-united-aircraft-corporation/ The deal was signed by Aeroflot chief executive Vitaly Saveliev and president of United Aircraft Corporation, Yury Slyusar, during the Eastern Economic Forum in the presence of president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:12:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-partnership-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-signs-partnership-with-aeroflot/ According to the deal, from 2019, the two airlines will seek to begin codesharing on domestic routes in Vietnam and Russia and expand their cooperation across several areas of the business. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:08:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saveliev-reappointed-chief-executive-at-aeroflot-for-new-five-year-term/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saveliev-reappointed-chief-executive-at-aeroflot-for-new-five-year-term/ The Aeroflot board has re-elected Vitaly Saveliev to the role of chief executive for a term of five years. The appointment was approved at a meeting of the board chaired by Mikhail Poluboyarinov, following a directive from the Russian government. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:38:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-retains-strongest-airline-brand-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-retains-strongest-airline-brand-title/ Aeroflot has once again been named the world’s strongest airline brand by Brand Finance, the leading independent brand valuation consultancy. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:50:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-reports-fall-in-annual-profits-as-costs-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-reports-fall-in-annual-profits-as-costs-mount/ Aeroflot has reported a 40 per cent drop in annual profits, pressured by mounting costs. Net profit at Russia’s largest airline fell to R23.06 billion ($409 million) in 2017, down from a record of R38.8 billion roubles it had reported a year earlier. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:40:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-5bn-order-for-50-mc-21-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-5bn-order-for-50-mc-21-planes/ Aeroflot will become the largest customer for the latest Russian-built medium-range aircraft, the MC-21, following a deal between the flag-carrier and Rostec. Under the terms of the order, Rostec, a leasing subsidiary of Aviacapital-Service, will supply Aeroflot with 50 MC-21-300 aircraft. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:36:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-title-of-worlds-leading-aviation-brand-at-world-travel-award/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-title-of-worlds-leading-aviation-brand-at-world-travel-award/ Aeroflot has taken the prestigious title of World’s Leading Aviation Brand at the World Travel Awards, the first time the prize has been awarded. Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:10:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-aeroflot/ Japan Airlines and Aeroflot have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic cooperation agreement to pursue commercial opportunities. Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:10:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-unveils-expanded-winter-schedule1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-unveils-expanded-winter-schedule1/ Aeroflot has announced the launch of its winter 2017/18 Schedule, which will operate from October 29th through to March next year. The season includes flights to 137 destinations in 51 countries, including 50 routes inside Russia, 15 routes to seven CIS countries and 72 other international flights. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:45:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-aeroflot-deputy-chief-executive-giorgio-call/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-interview-aeroflot-deputy-chief-executive-giorgio-call/ Breaking Travel News chats with Aeroflot deputy chief executive Giorgio Callegari as he prepares to pick up two prestigious World Travel Awards in St. Petersburg. With a growing fleet, increasing passenger numbers and strong profits there is much to discuss. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:38:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-offer-alipay-option-to-chinese-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-offer-alipay-option-to-chinese-travellers/ Aeroflot now offers Alipay as a payment option on its website in a move designed to enhance service for Chinese customers. Aeroflot is the first transport partner of the Chinese payment system in Russia.  Thu, 06 Jul 2017 05:55:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-top-spot-for-europe-asia-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-takes-top-spot-for-europe-asia-connections/ Aeroflot has been recognised as the top airline by seats flown on long-haul routes between Europe and Asia in summer 2017. Sun, 02 Jul 2017 06:23:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-finance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brand-finance/ “Аэрофлот” признан самым влиятельным брендом среди авиакомпаний мира по версии Brand Finance, ведущего в мире независимого консультанта по оценке брендов. Торжественная церемония проводилась сегодня в отеле «Savoy» в Лондоне, где генеральный директор «Аэрофлота» Виталий Савельев получил награду из рук президента Brand Finance Дэвида Хэй. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:59:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/giorgio-callegari-deputy-general-director-for-strategy-and-alliances-aerofl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/giorgio-callegari-deputy-general-director-for-strategy-and-alliances-aerofl/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Giorgio Callegari, deputy general director for strategy and alliances, Aeroflot, as the Russian carrier is recognised as the most powerful airline brand, and most powerful Russian brand, in any industry, by Brand Finance. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:39:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/david-haigh-chief-executive-brand-finance1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/david-haigh-chief-executive-brand-finance1/ Brand Finance has recognised Russian carrier Aeroflot as the most powerful airline brand in the world and the most powerful Russia brand, in any industry, in the world. Here Breaking Travel News talks with chief executive David Haigh during the presentation in London to discover more about the methodology behind the decision. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:39:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/richard-arnold-managing-director-manchester-united/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/richard-arnold-managing-director-manchester-united/ Corporate valuation company Brand Finance this morning recognised Russian carrier Aeroflot as the most valuable airline brand in the world. Here Richard Arnold, managing director at Manchester United, talks to Breaking Travel News about the club’s partnership with Aeroflot and how it allows Manchester United to expand its fan base around the world. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-recognised-as-most-powerful-global-airline-brand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-recognised-as-most-powerful-global-airline-brand/ Aeroflot has been recognised as the world’s most powerful airline brand by Brand Finance, with an AAA brand rating. The news may come as a surprise to those in Europe and North America more familiar with western or Gulf flag carriers. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:04:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-sees-passenger-numbers-increase-in-early-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-sees-passenger-numbers-increase-in-early-2016/ In the first nine months of 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 32.8 million passengers, up 9.2 per cent year-on-year. Aeroflot airline carried 21.7 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 10.4 per cent. Group and company revenue passenger kilometres increased by 13.1 per cent and 11 per cent year-on-year, respectively. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:24:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-introduces-apple-pay-to-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-introduces-apple-pay-to-customers/ Aeroflot has introduce Apple Pay to its customers, transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay. The Russian flag-carrier’s website payment page will feature Apple Pay as a new way to pay for the airline’s services. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 07:51:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-airport-to-welcome-aeroflot-flights-to-moscow-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-airport-to-welcome-aeroflot-flights-to-moscow-russia/ Gatwick Airport is to welcome a brand new daily service to Moscow, from airline Aeroflot, starting November 15th, 2016. Aeroflot, the national flag carrier of Russia, is one of the world’s oldest airlines tracing its history back to 1923 and now flying to 131 destinations in 50 countries. The new route is in response to Russia growing in importance as a tourist destination, home to renowned architectural wonders including Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:33:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-partners-with-jumeirah-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-partners-with-jumeirah-group/ Aeroflot and Jumeirah Group have signed a new partnership offering members of the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program the chance to earn 1 mile per 1 US dollar spent at Jumeirah’s 22 hotels and resorts around the world. Sat, 30 Jul 2016 09:04:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-full-content-agreement-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-full-content-agreement-with-aeroflot/ Travelport has signed a new, long-term, full content agreement with Aeroflot. The renewal builds upon the two companies’ long standing relationship and demonstrates commitment to the travel agency community, which can continue to access Aeroflot’s full range of fares and content. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:36:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-aeroflot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-aeroflot/ Travelport and Russian carrier Aeroflot have signed a new, long-term, full content agreement. The renewal builds upon the two companies’ long standing relationship and demonstrates commitment to the travel agency community. Sat, 16 Jul 2016 08:12:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-turns-to-ibm-big-data-to-drive-passenger-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-turns-to-ibm-big-data-to-drive-passenger-experience/ Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot, has turned to IBM analytics technologies to transform the customer experience of 40 million passengers who fly with Aeroflot annually, helping to increase passenger numbers and brand loyalty. Through the deal, Aeroflot will use IBM’s advanced analytics technologies to draw insight from vast amounts of structured and unstructured data from across the company’s various properties including travel booking website, social networks, IT and accounting systems among others. Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:28:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-and-aerolineas-argentinas-sign-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-and-aerolineas-argentinas-sign-codeshare-deal/ Aeroflot and Aerolineas Argentinas, the flag carriers and largest airlines in Russia and Argentina respectively, have signed a code-sharing agreement. The agreement between the two airlines, both members of the SkyTeam global alliance, will strengthen the carriers’ positions in both markets and provide customers with greater convenience and flexibility in their travel. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-agm-2014-new-distribution-capability-revealed-in-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-agm-2014-new-distribution-capability-revealed-in-doha/ The International Air Transport Association has announced three new pilot programs to test the New Distribution Capability schemas. Pilot participants include Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, and JR Technologies. NDC is a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:52:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-united-sign-aeroflot-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-united-sign-aeroflot-deal/ Manchester United has announced a five-year partnership with Aeroflot, with the Moscow-based international airline to become the club’s Official Carrier. This partnership marks the club’s first commercial venture in Russia - an expanding market it is keen to explore further and where it has close to 18 million followers. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:50:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-will-offer-satellite-based-onboard-wi-fi-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-will-offer-satellite-based-onboard-wi-fi-service/ Russian airline Aeroflot has confirmed Wi-Fi internet will be available on 26 long-haul airplanes by the end of the year. Some 22 Airbus 330 and four Boeing 777 airliners will be connected to internet through satellite-based onboard Wi-Fi, many in the first quarter of the year. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:13:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-flight-makes-emergency-landing-following-bomb-threat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-flight-makes-emergency-landing-following-bomb-threat/ An Aeroflot flight from New York to Moscow has been forced to make an emergency landing in Reykjavik after a bomb threat. The Russian plane was forced to land after air traffic controllers in Moscow received an anonymous call saying a bomb was on board the flight. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:26:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-links-with-travelport-for-content-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-links-with-travelport-for-content-deal/ Travelport and Russian airline Aeroflot have announced a new agreement that secures full content from the carrier for Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents worldwide. Effective immediately, the five year deal provides all Travelport GDS users with access to the fares and inventory of Aeroflot, including the carrier’s best published fares and functionality parity with all other distribution channels. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-to-act-on-unsafe-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-to-act-on-unsafe-airlines/ Russian authorities are to ground unsafe airlines as the country mourns the latest in a series of deadly accidents. Following the deaths of 43 people from the Lokomotiv ice hockey squad in an air disaster earlier this week, president Dmitry Medvedev ordered officials to “discontinue the operations of air carriers incapable of ensuring flight safety”. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:24:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-boeing-aeroflot-announce-order-for-eight-777s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-boeing-aeroflot-announce-order-for-eight-777s/ Boeing and Aeroflot Russian Airlines have announced an order at the Paris Air Show for eight Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range) jetliners. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:54:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-confirms-2.4bn-russia-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-confirms-2.4bn-russia-deal/ American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has signed a deal worth £2.4 billion to provide state-owned Russia Technologies with 50 737 aircraft. The deal is the latest in a string of orders for Boeing, which has also confirmed it will increase production of the 737 to 38 airplanes per month from early 2013. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bae-systems-is-planning-to-offer-russian-airlines-the-avro-rj85-to-fill-a-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bae-systems-is-planning-to-offer-russian-airlines-the-avro-rj85-to-fill-a-m/ BAE Systems announced today in Moscow that it will offer Russian airlines the Avro RJ85 regional jetliner as an immediate replacement for ageing aircraft operated on domestic and regional routes. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:37:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-poised-for-radical-aviation-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-poised-for-radical-aviation-overhaul/ Russia’s troubled aviation market is poised for a radical overhaul after the government approved plans to merge six state-owned airlines into its flagship carrier Aeroflot. The green light from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will boost Aeroflot’s share of the domestic market from 15 per cent to up to 35 per cent. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-billionaire-lebedev-sells-aeroflot-stake-for-400m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-billionaire-lebedev-sells-aeroflot-stake-for-400m/ Russian oligarch Alexander Lebedev is to sell his stake in Aeroflot for $400m (£247m) in a bid to raise cash for other projects in aviation, agriculture and publishing. He was the state-controlled airline’s largest shareholder with 25.8 percent. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:33:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-cut-2000-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-to-cut-2000-jobs/ Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier has revealed plans to cut 2,000 jobs, or 13 percent of its workforce, in the next half-year, after its profits dropped amid higher fuel prices. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090424112947127/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090424112947127/ Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev has offered to sell his German charter airline Blue Wings AG to Aeroflot for €1 because it faces unspecified “financial difficulties”.The purchase will allow state-run Aeroflot, in which Lebedev owns a 29 percent stake to enter the European market, he said yesterday. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:29:06 +0000