VIM Airlines Competitors

Aeroflot is Russia’s de facto National carrier and largest Airline. Founded on March 17, 1923, Aeroflot is among the world’s oldest airlines and one of Russia’s most recognised brands. Aeroflot was the first Russian airline company to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 1989. In 2013, Aeroflot carried 20.9 million passengers (18.4 percent up on 2012), 60.2 billion passenger-kilometres were flown (19.2 % increase), the load factor constituted 78.8%. The total of 31.4 million passengers flew with companies of Aeroflot Group in 2013 (+14.3%). Aeroflot under the Winter schedule of 2014, operates flights to 122 destinations in 53 countries (39 destinations in Russia). As part of its commitment to safety, Aeroflot operates the largest Centre of Flight Control (CFC) in Eastern Europe. The company also set up an up-to-date Emergency Operations Centre based on modern technologies. Aeroflot's Hub Control Centre has been put into operation in Sheremetyevo with the purpose to coordinate transfer connection processes and oversee the flight control at the airport. Aeroflot's Ecological Management and Control System incorporates up-to-date technologies and standards. The company has adopted Energy and Ecological Efficiency Program which is in full compliance with IATA's ecological strategy. The airline pays a special attention to its presence in the Russian market, especially Siberia and the Far East. Aeroflot places emphasis on constantly enhancing the quality of its products and services as well as on expanding its range. Aeroflot is committed to deploying the most effective information technologies to increase service quality and economic efficiency and relies on modern systems to power its Internet bookings. The company offers its passengers the most advanced self-service check-in options and in-flight amenities, including widening mobile phone and Internet access.

Following the results of January 2014, Ural Airlines is among Top 5 Russian airlines in terms of traffic volume. In 2013, nearly 4.5 million passengers used the airline’s services. The geography of its flights includes over 170 destinations. The basis of the Ural Airlines fleet are modern and comfortable European Airbus aircraft. The air carrier currently operates 31 aircraft (18 A320s, 10 A321s, and 3 A319s). All airplanes are equipped with Economy and Business Class cabins. The company is international safety and quality standard compliant, which has been confirmed by IOSA and EASAPart 145 certificates. Although Ural Airlines JSC was established as an autonomous business in 1993, its history began over 70 years ago. Авиакомпания «Уральские авиалинии» занимает 5 место среди ведущих российских авиакомпаний по объему перевозок по итогам января 2014 года. За 2013 год услугами авиакомпании воспользовались порядка 4,5 млн. пассажиров. География полетов насчитывает более 170 направлений. Основу парка воздушных судов «Уральских авиалиний» составляют самолеты европейского концерна Airbus. На сегодняшний день в эксплуатации находится 31 авиалайнер (18 А320, 10 А321 и 3 А319). Все самолеты оборудованы салонами экономического и бизнес-класса. Компания соответствует международным стандартам безопасности и качества: имеет сертификаты IOSA и EASAPart 145. ОАО «Авиакомпания «Уральские авиалинии» как самостоятельное предприятие было образована в 1993 году, всего же его история насчитывает свыше 70 лет.

S7 Airlines is Russia’s largest domestic air carrier, based at three large air transport hubs: Moscow (Domodedovo), Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo) and Irkutsk. It also has regular flights to the countries of the CIS, Europe, the Near East, South Asia and to countries in the Asia-Pacific region. S7 Airlines is a member of the global oneworld aviation alliance, world leader in providing quality services to passengers. Branches and representatives of S7 can be found in 37 cities in Russia, 13 cities in the CIS, and in 14 other cities worldwide, including Frankfurt-am-Maine (Germany), Beijing (China), Seoul (South Korea), Antalya (Turkey) and Bangkok (Thailand). S7 Airlines leads the market in the provision of on-line services, allowing passengers to choose flights, reserve tickets, make payments and check in for flights through its website. In 2008 the airline changed over entirely to the use of e-ticket technology, and 2009 saw the launch of the first mobile website of any Russian airline, here at s7.ru. Then, in January 2011, the airline introduced the ‘mobile boarding pass’ service. The S7 Priority program enables frequent flyers to collect miles, and receive bonuses from S7 Airlines, other oneworld members, and from other commercial partners.