Aeroflot News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aeroflot flight makes emergency landing 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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.