Every tourist who at least once went on vacation to Egypt is familiar with the company "Ai Fly". Initially, this carrier was specially created for cooperation with the largest tour operator "TEZ TOUR", which has been operating on the market since 1994. At the moment, "Ai Fly" performs charter flights for other companies. The I Fly airline receives mostly positive feedback on its activities, which is not surprising. The staff, from flight attendants to maintenance personnel, are highly qualified specialists.
History of the airline
The company "Ai Fly", which means "I'm flying", is relatively young. It was created in autumn 2009. It was certified on November 24, and already in early December, the first flight from Vnukovo Airport to Antalya (Turkey) was made. Originally designed for chartertransportation of the tour operator "TEZ TOUR", now cooperates with the company ANEX Tur.
At the time of creation, there were three Boeing 757-200 aircraft in the fleet of the airline "I Fly". The main flight destinations were routes to the resorts of Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada). In 2010, the company purchased an additional 4 Airbus-330 aircraft. In April 2015, flights began to be made to China (Tianjin, Shenyang, Sain).
At the beginning of July 2016, due to the small number of boards for the company "iFly", a limitation on the validity of the air operator's certificate was introduced. The restriction was introduced initially until July 15, and then until August 1. This action of the authorities led to the fact that many passengers could not fly in the specified directions or had to use the services of other airlines. On September 20, the Federal Air Transport Agency lifted the restrictions on the air operator's certificate. The company continues to operate. Due to shaky political relations, flights to Egypt were suspended in November 2015, and from December 1, 2015, to Turkey. Flights to Turkey resumed on September 3, 2016.
All flights depart from Vnukovo Airport (Moscow). Passengers speak warmly about the company, they emphasize that the cabin is very clean, and there is a clear briefing before the flight. Takeoff and landing are easy and comfortable.
Flight directions
The flight schedule of the company "I Fly" changes in accordance with the time of year, as well as the preferences of vacationers. Exactthe schedule can be found on the company's website, as well as from tour operators. The annual passenger flow of the company reaches 400 thousand people, and this figure is increasing every year.
Foreign flights "iFly" carries out in the following directions:
- Thailand (Phuket, Bangkok).
- Spain (Tenerife, Barcelona).
- Italy (Rimini, Verona).
- Turkey (Antalya).
- United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
- Belgium.
- China.
- Germany.
Cities of Russia:
- Irkutsk.
- Novosibirsk.
- Omsk.
- Khabarovsk.
- Perm.
- Kemerovo.
- Krasnoyarsk.
- Nizhnevartovsk.
- Simferopol.
- Astrakhan.
Services
I Fly Airlines collects more positive reviews because it provides its passengers with comfortable conditions during the flight, various services. If your flight is from Moscow, you can pre-order a special menu for yourself on the ground. The manager will simply make a note in the documents. In the cabin of the aircraft, then you just need to give your name and the type of service ordered. When departing from any other city, standard meals are provided on board.
For passengers flying with children, blankets are provided in the cabin. When flying with a child, you can pre-order a special children's menu.
Free baggage allowance, including hand luggage, is 20 kg according to the norms.
Pregnant womenit is allowed to fly only if the period before delivery is at least eight weeks (there must be a certificate on hand - confirmation from a doctor).
The company provides a Duty Free service for the delivery of goods directly to the passenger's seat.
I Fly (airline): Fleet. "Boeing 757-200"
How many aircraft does the carrier have? As of November 2016, in the fleet of the I Fly company, whose flights are made both abroad and within Russia, there are four aircraft: 2 of them are Boeing 757-200, two are Airbus A 330-300.
Both Boeing 757-200 aircraft represent the economy class of service. The newest vessel is EI-EWT. His age is 15.8 years. Senior vessel - EI-CJY - 23.5 years old. As with any aircraft cabin, there are seats that are more or less comfortable depending on where you are in the cabin. If the company allows, you can choose a more convenient place. The total capacity of the ship is 221 people. Crew - 2 people.
Specifications:
- aircraft dimensions: length - 47.32 m, height - 13.56 m,
- wing span - 38 m,
- fuselage width - 3.76 m.
Airbus A 330-300
The company has two aircraft "Airbus A 330-300". The older aircraft EI-FSP is 21.7 years old, the new EI-FBU is 20.8 years old. Model A 330-300 is the largest aircraft in the Airbus series. 387 people are accommodated on board the aircraftpassengers and 2 crew members. Economy class of service. Previously, these two ships belonged to the German carrier - airBerlin. In 2011 and 2013, I Fly bought them from the Germans. Passenger reviews confirm the fact that the planes are no longer young, and some even take off with apprehension. But as flight practice has shown, the ships have proven themselves to be reliable, the crew guarantees a pleasant flight and a soft landing.
The control system, the cockpit are similar to the Airbus 320 model, comparing these two models, you can find many common nodes. The Airbus A 330-300 is equipped with two Prett&Whitney PW-4168 engines. The wingspan is 60.3 m, the height of the aircraft is 16.85 m, the side length is 63.6 m, the maximum fuselage diameter is 5.64 m.
I Fly airline. Passenger reviews
The company "I Fly" has been flying to different parts of the world for seven years, and, according to passengers, we can say that the company works stably, confidently, unless there are force majeure circumstances mentioned above.
So what do people say? Passengers who often fly by the nature of their activities note that the most important thing in a flight is safety. Employees clearly instruct passengers before the flight, show themselves how to put on vests, check everyone whether the belt is fastened, remind that electronic devices must be turned off, everything is clear. The flight is going well.
Passengers note that when they get cold,the steward provided them with a blanket, brought drinks upon request. I really liked the Airbus for its impressive, reliable appearance. All as one passengers thank the pilot for the skill, for the soft landing.
What questions are asked by passengers who are served by I Fly (airline)? "Whose company? Who owns?" - the most frequent of them. The organization is based at Vnukovo airport. Russian airline headquartered in Moscow.
Official site. Contacts
The "iFly" company, keeping up with the times, has acquired its own website where you can find all the information about flights, news, and book tickets. I Fly on the site indicates all the rules of transportation: standard, with animals, with children, restrictions on opportunities, baggage rules that comply with the legislation of the Russian Federation. There is also a service for providing information about the flight to your own e-mail or home mail. iflytd.ru - website of the I Fly company. The airline also has a phone number: (495) 642-87-80. Representation - Vnukovo airport, terminal D, room. 222.
Incidents
The history of the company already has its own chronicle of incidents. Fortunately, there were no air crashes, but some curious facts did take place. In the summer of 2013, the body of a man was found in the landing gear of an aircraft arriving from Italy at Vnukovo Airport. According to the agency, the plane flew in from Rimini. At two o'clock in the morning, the Airbus A-330 landed at Vnukovo, after which the standard phased maintenance of the aircraft was carried out. In its course, workers found drops of blood near the landing gear. As a result of a thorough examination, the body of a dark-skinned man was found in the niche of the chassis. In this regard, the state of emergency of Rosaviatsia created a special commission and sent a request to Italy.
I Fly treats its passengers with understanding and sympathy. Reviews confirm this. So, in December 2013, a flight en route from Moscow to Thailand was forced to land in Pakistan (in Lahore) due to the fact that one of the passengers felt unwell. According to the director of the company "TEZ TOUR" Alexander Burtin, the incident occurred during the flight Moscow - Thailand. One of the passengers was diagnosed with a heart attack. According to the rules of international flights, in this case, the plane must land at the nearest airport. The plane landed in Pakistan, the man was taken to the hospital. The flight was delayed for several hours.
Charters
The company is engaged in charter flights to many resort destinations, cooperating with a large tour operator "TEZ TOUR". You can order an iFly charter without leaving your home using the online system. Many sites (and not only the official portal listed above) provide their services for ordering tickets online. So, on the website www.oneaero.ru you can choose any flight, including charter flights, specify the date and time of departure, contact the operator, and order tickets. Very often there are various promotions, discounts, when tickets are available on very favorable terms. The company "I Fly" always meets the needs of its passengers,operators will help you choose the most suitable flight options for you, choose a convenient location on board the aircraft.
