The national air carrier of Russia - the airline "Aeroflot" - is the most famous in the entire post-Soviet space. The successor airline of the Soviet Union, the leading Russian airline, which accounts for the vast majority of flights. Where does Aeroflot fly to? Almost all over the world! As befits one of the largest European air carriers.
Subsidiaries
The main Russian carrier is a very large and solid company. Aeroflot is considered the best Russian air carrier abroad and also has some prestigious awards. The company has long been famous for its reliability, quality and comfort in flight, the level of service and attitude towards passengers. We can say that every flight will be comfortable, although exceptions still happen, but rarely.
Most of the company's stake is owned by the state, so Aeroflotcan safely be called a state carrier, but the situation is quite different with subsidiaries. Where Aeroflot flies least often, its subsidiaries fly there, often acting as independent companies. A huge plus of such carriers is the cost of a seat on board the aircraft. Most often these are low-cost airlines or charters.
The first ones are famous for uncomfortable places, not the newest courts, but at the same time affordable for almost everyone. Today, many economy class tickets are cheaper than train tickets! The latter do not have a permanent schedule and delight with unexpected discounts on comfort class seats.
In total, Aeroflot has three such subsidiaries. Namely, such airlines as Pobeda, Aurora and Rossiya.
Surprise on insufficiently popular destinations
On unpopular destinations, passengers often face problems. The most frequent of them is the change of an Aeroflot flight to a flight by a subsidiary carrier. This is especially true when booking tickets online. The details of the order contain the name of the carrier and the flight number, but this does not mean that passengers will fly with Aeroflot. Do not worry if instead of an aircraft in the corporate colors of the national carrier, a board in the coloring of "Victory" appears. Legally, such manipulations are not a violation. When the main carrier does not have enough ships, it can use the aircraft of its subsidiaries.
Main destinations
Where does Aeroflot fly? Almost all over the world, and this is true. Aircraft of this company makeregular flights to more than 51 countries. The most popular destinations are flights to the countries of the European Union, CIS countries and Asia. Popular world-class tourist countries have more than one destination for a domestic carrier. Also, the countries belonging to the CIS have more than one direction. The scheme is simple - if there is a great demand, the company provides the direction by aircraft.
Domestic flights
Where does Aeroflot fly to within the country? At the moment, flights of this company are carried out to almost any Russian airport without transfers. In some cases, for example, with the Crimean direction, aircraft of subsidiaries are often involved. This is due to the congestion of popular tourist destinations.
An interesting feature of domestic flights is airplanes. International flights are carried out on the best aircraft of well-known manufacturers. However, within the country, many voyages are made by domestically produced ships. No, there are no old Soviet aircraft in the Aeroflot fleet. Russian Superjets are mainly used, and in the future it is planned to purchase new MS-21s.
Transatlantic flights
Transatlantic flights of Aeroflot are carried out in 5 directions. Moreover, 4 of them are made in the USA in cities such as Washington, New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Flights on the fifth direction are made to Cuba.
Several years ago, the number of transatlantic destinations was greater. Some flights were made to Canada. Aircraft are currentlyAeroflot does not fly to this country.
Transcontinental flights
Aeroflot's transcontinental flight routes are more popular. In total, the airline operates flights to 12 transcontinental destinations. There are flights to such famous and interesting cities as Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and even Ulaanbaatar.
Interestingly, flights within the country can also be formally called transcontinental. Especially long flights - such as Moscow-Vladivostok or Moscow-Norilsk. Flights to some of these destinations take longer than transatlantic flights.
New Aeroflot destinations
It is known that only demand leads to supply. New directions depend on demand. Within the country, directions appear as new air terminal complexes are put into operation. International flights are carried out only to those countries with which the airline has an agreement. The inclusion of new countries in the route network (for the most part) depends not only on the carrier.
