Russian Far East Will Be Closer
Aeroflot launches flights to Vladivostok on new comfortable Airbuses
Aeroflot starts flying to Vladivostok on new comfortable A330 aircrafts by Airbus, with 34 business-class and 207 economy-class seats. The business class compartment uses folding "cocoon" armchairs, providing advanced comfort in a long-haul flight. The economy compartment has a larger inter-row pitch compared to other models, which creates more space to accommodate passengers.
The aircrafts are equipped with the cutting-edge multimedia Panasonic eX2 IFE system with inbuilt wide-screen monitors of 9 to 16 in., which allow using multi-channel video and audio programs.
Aeroflot's A330s have Rolls-Royce Trent 772 engines and can accommodate 241 passengers; the flying range is up to 12,500 km. The aircraft type is now extensively used by world's leading carriers in the long-distance segment.
Flight SU 719/720 on A330's will operate five times a week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Moscow; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Vladivostok. Mondays and Sundays, flight SU 719 from Moscow will be performed by a B767, as earlier.
♦ Flight SU 719 departs from Moscow at 20:15 and arrives in Vladivostok at 11:45 local time.
♦ Flight SU 720 departs from Vladivostok at 14:15 and arrives in Moscow at 16:10 local time.
Aeroflot currently operates two Ð330 aircrafts. By April 2010 the company awaits eight more of this type aircrafts, including three A330-200s and five A330-300s.
Aeroflot begins flying the new Ð330 to Vladivostok at the same time as it launches reduced tariffs within the government program for residents of the Far East of Russia. Over 9,000 people from the Far East have already bought 50%-discount tickets for Aeroflot's regular flights, including almost 2,000 of people living in Vladivostok.
