Is it time for a vacation or another business trip? Not much money for travel? Want to get to your final destination faster? There is a solution! Previously, air travel was a luxury, but now this type of transportation has become available to every person. The Dobrolyot airline, which was renamed Pobeda not so long ago, carries out budget transportation on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Triple rebirth of "Dobrolet"
Ninety years ago, in 1923, the Russian Joint Stock Company of the Voluntary Air Fleet was organized, which was engaged in the development of aviation in the RSFSR. To raise the capital needed for research, advertising posters were used with the slogan "Shame on you, your name is not yet on the list of Dobrolyot shareholders. The whole country is watching."
Societyplayed an important role in the development of aviation at the beginning of the 20th century. New airlines have been explored and opened, with regular flights.
In 1932, it was decided to reorganize Dobrolet into Aeroflot.
They heard about Dobrolet again in 1993. An airline was created that was engaged in charter transportation of goods on Il-76 aircraft. It lasted until 2004.
Dobrolyot celebrates its third birth on October 10, 2013. A 100% subsidiary of Aeroflot is based at Sheremetyevo Airport (Moscow) and carries out passenger transportation at minimum prices and with minimum service (low-cost carrier).
"Dobrolet" flies to Crimea
The entry of the Republic of Crimea into the Russian Federation entailed a demand for the movement of citizens between the mainland and the peninsula. Due to the lack of alternative flights between Crimea and other regions, a budget flight of the Dobrolyot company was launched in the direction Moscow-Simferopol-Moscow. On the first day of the flight, which took place on June 10, 2014, the new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft was 100% full of passengers. The ticket price was from 1000 rubles (excluding fees). Seats on a low-cost aircraft are very close to each other, and additional services are purchased for an additional fee - this is the principle of a low-cost carrier.
Peoplewho flew Dobrolet aircraft to the Crimea, the reviews were detailed and informative. Choosing a low-cost carrier means paying only for air travel. Baggage over 10 kg, food on board the aircraft is at the expense of the passenger. Therefore, experienced travelers recommend carefully studying the information on the company's website, where tariffs and requirements are detailed. As for the transportation of things, passengers leave positive feedback on this topic. "Dobrolet" luggage delivers, according to travelers, safe and sound. If the weight exceeds 10 kg, it is paid at the rate of 150 rubles for each additional kilogram.
Counting on comfortable conditions with all inclusive, some passengers are disappointed, as a result of which they have a negative impression of the air carrier. Therefore, experienced travelers recommend getting acquainted with the specifics of low-cost airlines. So, tickets are sold without specifying a seat. To take what you want, you need to come in advance for registration. Food and drinks are not included in the price of a ticket for a Dobrolyot flight. Passenger reviews about this service are negative, since most of them believe that prices are too high, for example, a sandwich costs two hundred rubles, and Coca-Cola (0.3 l) costs one hundred rubles. The flight lasts two hours.
The attentive attitude of professional flight attendants guarantees "Dobrolet". Passengers' testimonials confirm this.
Suspension of activities
Due to the imposition of sanctions by the European Union on the Dobrolyot airline, flights and ticket sales for low-cost carrier flights have been suspended since August 4, 2014. All pre-purchased tickets have been fully refunded. Also, part of the passengers were redirected to the flights of the Orenburg Airlines, which successfully transported all passengers on Dobrolet aircraft on the dates and times indicated on the tickets.
Dobrolyot airline found itself in a difficult situation. Feedback from passengers during this difficult period is mostly positive, as she fulfilled all her obligations to them.
Education of "Victory"
On October 29, 2014, the management of Aeroflot, headed by Vitaly Saveliev, decided to create a new brand in Russian aviation called Pobeda, dedicated to the anniversary of the Great Victory.
On November 11 of the same year, the newly created airline received a license for air transportation, and on December 1, the first flight took place from Vnukovo Airport (Moscow). Ticket prices ranged from 1000 rubles (excluding fees).
At the moment, the airline is based at Vnukovo Airport (Moscow). Aircraft "Victory" fly to Anapa, Arkhangelsk, Astrakhan, Belgorod, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Yekaterinburg, Makhachkala, Nizhnevartovsk, Perm, Sochi, Surgut, Tyumen, Ufa. Flights to Simferopol are not yet planned.
Company uses old planes. The inscriptions on the aircraft have been replaced with "Victory" and are made in the same style as that of the Dobrolyot airline. Reviews about the air carrier indicate that it is still reliable and comfortable.
Airline fleet
Currently, the fleet has four Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, each of which is designed to carry 189 passengers. In connection with the expansion of the route network in 2018, it is planned to increase the number of aircraft. The Boeing cabin has comfortable leather seats, luggage racks with devices that provide comfortable headroom. Aircraft meet all necessary safety requirements.
Purchasing tickets
On the official website or through the call-center, you can purchase tickets for the Pobeda (Dobrolet) flight. Reviews about buying a ticket online confirm the fact that its cost is ultimately less than when buying at the airport.
In order to purchase a ticket via the Internet, you must:
- register on the airline's website;
- choose the right direction;
- fill in information about the passenger (the name, patronymic, surname of the passenger, type and number of the identity document must be indicated);
- study the tariffs and mark additional services (if you do not carry luggage with you, then you must uncheck the box next to this service);
- pay by credit card.
You will receive an emailbooking confirmation. At the airport, a passport is presented for identification. The details of the document must match the details specified at the time of booking.
Conditions of carriage of passengers
As mentioned above, low cost flights offer minimal service. Suggested for an additional fee:
- food and drink;
- selection of a seat on the plane (the price for such a service depends on the selected row);
- carriage of a pet in a special container in the cabin;
- carriage of additional baggage in the cabin or in the hold (checked baggage up to 10 kg is carried free of charge in the hold of the aircraft);
- booking service, changing the date and/or direction of a flight, changing a passenger's name or canceling a booking.
Passenger reviews
The low-cost carrier Pobeda (Dobrolet) takes care of its passengers. Passenger reviews indicate that the company is focused on the consumer, who is looking for a compromise between price and quality of service. If you do not need food on board the aircraft (depending on the direction, the flight time is from 1.5 to 5 hours), baggage over 10 kg, the need to choose a seat in the cabin, then "Victory" is what you looking for.
Negative feedback about Dobrolet ("Victory") is due to additional fees for the services provided, which significantly increase the cost of the original ticket price.
You should carefully order ticketsvia the Internet, since there is no refund, and changes to the reservation are paid at the established rates, calls to the call center are paid. Due to the large flow of air tickets online, the system may fail. But kind operators always make concessions and solve problems in favor of the buyer.
The expansion of the route network contributes to the acquisition of new aircraft by Pobeda (Dobrolet) airlines. Reviews of flights in comfortable modern Boeings form a positive impression of the air carrier.
