by Oleg Chaplin/http://www.airliners.net
Aeroflot, the leader of Russia’s air fleet, is a member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance. Aeroflot’s overall flight network comprises 898 locations in 169 countries. In 2010, 11.3 mln passengers used Aeroflot’s services and 14.07 mln used the services offered by the Aeroflot group.
Aeroflot was the winner in the contest between European members of SkyTeam in serving economy-class passengers in short- and medium-range flights and business-class passengers in long-range flights. “Onboard Survey,” the marketing survey conducted by SkyTeam from April to September 2009, confirmed Aeroflot’s leading positions.
Aeroflot belongs to 25 leading airlines of the world according to Air Transport World journal, based on the results of its financial and economic activities in 2009 (“operating profit” and “profit margin” categories).
Aeroflot was the first Russian carrier to be included in the IOSA operator registry and it continues to confirm the certificate in a regular way. The airline has successfully passed the Safety audit for ground operations (ISAGO).
Aeroflot is a holder of the unified certificate of compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.
Aeroflot operates one of the youngest air fleets in Europe that consists of 101 aircraft. Aeroflot’s hub is Sheremetyevo international airport in Moscow.
Aeroflot suggests a new wine card for passengers of a business class
Aeroflot, following recommendations of the leading wine experts with a world name, has essentially updated, has expanded and has qualitatively improved a set of wines and champagne for passengers of a business class. Now the best brands of these drinks from the most authoritative manufacturers, for example, one the most known champagnes in the world — Louis Roederer will be offered to passengers of a business class of Aeroflot. Besides new wines and champagne for the first time on Aeroflot flights, with duration of flight over 6 hours, various cocktails will be offered.
http://www.aeroflot.ru