Not everyone uses the services of large and well-known air operators. First of all, this is because new and relatively small companies have a more flexible pricing policy, which attracts the end consumer. At the same time, you should definitely look at the fleet of aircraft this carrier has, because you trust the pilot with your life and the lives of your children.
Today, Kogalymavia is in the center of our attention. Reviews about her are quite different, there are enthusiastic praises and statements full of negativity. Of course, we all have our own opinions, and it is very difficult to please everyone. Therefore, our task is to bring out the golden mean from this, having studied the opinions of the majority of people who have flown with this airline.
About company
When did the plane belonging to the Kogalymavia company first take off? Reviews, by the way, turn us to 1993, when the air carrier just entered the market. Even then, he won fame, as he offered a wide range of services to Russian citizens with unspoiled service. Almost immediately, the company entered the market with charter andregular flights to major cities of Russia, also using helicopters. Until today, all three areas of activity have been preserved, while the fleet of aircraft and helicopters is being improved every year, as well as new directions are opening.
The priority activity of the air carrier is charter flights. At the same time, from the very foundation to the present day, the company has set as its task the convenience and safety of passengers. Perhaps this explains the way people describe their impressions of flying with Kogalymavia. The reviews invariably contain words of gratitude to the pilots and flight attendants, as well as warm impressions about the flight itself.
History Pages
Let's go back a little and see how the carrier entered the market. I must say that only at the dawn of its activity the company was called "Kogalymavia". At the same time, reviews often mention another name - Kolavia. It basically means the same thing.
But we won't stop there. The fact is that in 2012 the air carrier rebranded, after which the name was changed to METROJET. At the same time, many people who constantly fly with the aircraft of this company still know it as Kogalymavia. Passenger feedback indicates that the quality of service has remained unchanged for two decades.
Main destinations
From the moment of its foundation, the company began to carry out regular and charter flights from the airports of Surgut and Nizhnevartovsk to all major cities of Russia. First of all,These are flights to the capital. Also, flights to St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd and Kyiv, Baku and Anapa, Sochi and Simferopol began to enjoy great attention of passengers. The presence of such a large number of open destinations alone attracted the attention of the target audience to Kogalymavia.
Reviews from passengers emphasize that they choose it for two reasons. The first is convenient nonstop flights to major Russian cities, and the second is affordable ticket prices.
Innovations
As the airline grew and developed, it was decided to add helicopters to the fleet. In the conditions of the Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug, nature is sometimes unpredictable, and helicopters help to get to the place in the most difficult weather conditions. Now the Kogalymavia company is starting to work in these two areas. Feedback from employees suggests that the top priority for managers from the very beginning was the competence of personnel. In this regard, certification, advanced training, and training are regularly carried out. People are very pleased that managers understand the importance of their work and strive to maintain the high status of the company through the professionalism of employees.
Aircraft Fleet
In the 90s, the company's air fleet consisted of Tu-134 and Tu-154 aircraft. These are excellent aircraft that have become the face of Kogalymavia. Employee feedback indicates that from the first day of operation to the present, all aircraft are in excellent technical condition, they regularly passinspection, and those that have already served their time are replaced with new ones.
In 2009, the company's fleet was replenished with two Airbus A320 aircraft. In 2011, TU aircraft made their last flights and were completely replaced by A320 and A321.
Cooperation with tour operators
Of course, this is a direct opportunity for the airline to earn. Modern and well-equipped airliners successfully operate flights of the leading tour operators in Russia. Again, their feedback on Kogalymavia confirms the information that we are talking about a reliable carrier that owns a first-class fleet. In addition, many tour operators make inquiries about the qualifications of pilots, because the lives of their clients directly depend on this.
And after such serious checks, they not only continue cooperation, but also advise this air carrier to their colleagues. This can be regarded as the highest praise. Of course, reviews about the Kogalymavia airline are more based on the cost of the flight and the subjective feelings of ordinary people. For the most part they are very good. People confirm that the cabin is a bit crowded, but takeoff and landing are almost imperceptible, and direct flights take a little time, and this is the most important thing.
Prospects for development
Since June 2013, a new era in the development of the company began, namely, the air carrier "Kogalymavia" became part of the international travel holding TH&C. Aircraft fleet(reviews about them are mostly good, and the rest can be attributed to the fact that not everyone tolerates such trips well) will be expanded and supplemented with new aircraft, since now the number of routes has been increased several times. These will include new flights within the country and international destinations. That is, the company has already gone beyond the limits of the domestic Russian carrier and is rapidly moving on.
In this regard, the management determines new priorities for the development of the air carrier Kogalymavia. The fleet of aircraft (passenger feedback is very helpful in finding weaknesses and correcting them) will not only be expanded, but also modified. Design engineers promise to optimize the technical condition of the ships so that passengers do not shake during the flight. That is, a lot is done to ensure that the end user of the services is satisfied.
Additional tasks
Modification will be carried out not only by Kogalymavia aircraft. Reviews say that it is quite difficult to find tickets on sale. Not everyone has the time and opportunity to go to the station. It is for the convenience of its customers that the company opens additional points of sale for individuals. That is, buying a ticket will become much easier and faster. Also, the sale will be carried out through the website, which will make it possible to book a travel document and pay for it through the card without leaving the workplace.
The expansion of the fleet and the increase in the number of employees entails an increase in costs, but the main task of the company is to implement economicallyprofitable and safe flights that correspond to the schedule of the flight program. This makes it possible to hope that the company, despite its serious growth and development, will not leave its course and remain accessible to the majority of Russians.
Summarize
Analyzing the information that is available on various forums, we can conclude that reviews about the Kogalymavia company are divided into two groups. One of them is big, and here people talk about how the flights are going well. The pilots are real professionals, the flight attendants are nice and friendly, there is a doctor on board. The cabin is really not very spacious, but this is compensated by the fact that conveniently selected direct flights last not so long.
An additional plus that people note is the cleanliness and fresh air in the cabin. Drinks and food at a decent level - no frills, but tasty. The second category of reviews is very few, and judging by it, absolutely everything was bad - noisy, dirty, cramped, and the like. Perhaps passengers simply do not tolerate flights well, or competitors are trying to confuse people.
Summarizing, we can say that this is an excellent airline that has been in transportation for quite a long time. During this time, she has earned a name for herself and loyal customers, whose number is steadily growing.
