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Russian Federation

Aeroflot & Carlson Rezidor Announce Bonus Flyer Program

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aeroflot and Russia’s largest international hotel operator have partnered for an international guest rewards program. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, the leading international hotel operator in Russia, CIS and Baltics, and Aeroflot, Russias biggest airline, announced the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program.

11 years ago

EU Can Count Out Another Russian Tourism Company

Aleksandr Shatskih

As the tensions in between Russia and western powers continue, news of another Russian tour operator supending operation does not ring a positive note for Europe travel in general. According to ITAR-TASS, some 4,000 plus customers of Russia’s bankrupt Yuzny Krest Travel tour operation, who are vacationing overseas, my need assistance returning home.

11 years ago

Winter of Russian Traveler Discontent Arrives

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from St. Petersburg, apparently another tour operator is going belly up. Atlas, another of Russia’s leading tour companies is expected to go insolvent, suspending operations and perhaps stranding still more Russian tourists abroad.

11 years ago

Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Grow 2X

Aleksandr Shatskih

Currently the largest air hub in Russia and Eastern Europe by passenger traffic, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has will now add additional capacity. A contract to build a second segment for passenger departures and arrivals is slated to be completed by 2016 according to the news.

11 years ago

EU Sanctions On Russia Provoke Airline Economics War

Phil Butler

This morning business daily Vedomosti has reported, Russia may begin restricting European airlines from flying over Siberia on Asian routes. The move, if enacted, would imposed crippling costs on some European carriers. To make matters worse, the underlying business infrastructure of all countries will certainly be negatively affected.

11 years ago

Russia’s Dobrolet Airlines in Holding Pattern Over Europe

Phil Butler

The “boomerang effect” of US and EU sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin foretold of may be about to hit Europe travel businesses hard. The newly launched Russian low-cost Russian airline, has been forced to suspend its operations after the European Union (EU) sanctioned the airline over the Ukraine crisis.

11 years ago

Gazpromneft-Aero Fuels Still More International Jets

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Russia airline industry Gazpromneft-Aero has begun supplying aviation fuel to Meridiana at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. With regular direct flights to Cagliari, Olbia and Naples on Airbus A320 planes, Meridiana is now the 13th airline refuelled by Gazpromneft-Aero at Domodedovo.

11 years ago

Aeroflot’s Low-Cost Carrier Dobrolet Starts Commercial Flights

Phil Butler

Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces that Dobrolet, its wholly owned low-cost carrier subsidiary, has completed its first commercial flight from Moscow to Simferopol.

11 years ago

Russia’s Putin Honors Sergei Mikhalkov

Phil Butler

A monument to the famous Russian poet, writer, publicist and soldier Sergei Mikhalkov was dedicated today by President Vladimir Putin. The unique creative heritage Mikhalkov contributions added significantly to the rich Russian heritage and history.

11 years ago

Aerosmith Hits St. Petersburg Tuesday

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tuesday at SKK Arean in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation legendary rock and roll group Aerosmith performs in concert.

11 years ago

Oktogu.ru Reveals Top Russian Traveler Destinations for May

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russian online hotel reservations service Oktogo.ru has announced the most popular CIS cities for Russian travelers for May holidays. The top cities, Minsk, Tashkent, Almaty, Baku, Kiev, Yerevan, Kishinev, Astana, Bishkek and Lvov beat out Georgia’s Tbilisi.

11 years ago

Adventure Saturday: Exploring the Wilds of Russia

Argo Contributor

Russia is a vast and fascinating country, with landscapes ranging from sunny beaches to icy tundra, rugged mountains to dense forests and mysterious lakes. In addition to its natural attractions, the country boasts cultural and historic sites that are unique in the world. To see the real Russia, you need to get beyond the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

11 years ago

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