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With the development of the tourism sector, customer demands are also growing. If 10-15 years ago people accepted offers from travel companies without any questions, now everything has changed dramatically. Modern travelers understand where they can save money and how to improve the quality of their vacation. Therefore, tour operators are bombarded with questions of a very different nature - from the airline company to room service at the hotel.

One of the most frequently asked questions among Russian tourists is what kind of airline is Azur Air and whose company is Azur Air. And it’s not surprising, because this air carrier cooperates with many major travel agencies throughout Russia. In this article we will take a detailed look at not only whose airline Azur Air is, but also what it is in general.

Azur Air is part of the huge Turkish holding Anex Tourism Group. This holding has been dynamically developing in the field of air transportation for more than 17 years. The company has entered into contracts with the most famous hotels around the world. Therefore, the company's specialization ensures a high level of service. About 70 airlines around the world operate international flights under this brand.

Azur Air joined Anex Tourism Group in 2014. Before the merger, the company was called “Kateavia” and operated regional flights in the Siberian region and the Volga Federal District.

The Kateavia company is notorious for two incidents. The first of these was the accident of the AN-24 airliner in early August 2010. The crash happened while the plane was landing. Due to the unprofessional actions of the crew, 12 people died. And also an incident at the end of November 2014, when passengers had to push a plane that was frozen to the runway. Both incidents caused a great uproar among the company's clients, as well as in the media.

Back in 2012, about a quarter of the shares of Kateavia (now Azur Air) were purchased by UTair airline. And until this part of the shares was sold, Katevia was a subsidiary of UTair.

The company received complete independence and independence by 2015. According to statistics, up to this point, the annual passenger turnover of the company was within 115 thousand passengers. Already in 2015, these figures rose to 2 million. Therefore, now questions like: whose airline is Azur Air?

Azur Air flight attendant uniform

Activities of Azur Air

The company's central headquarters is Moscow Domodedovo Airport. In addition, hub airports that are actively used by this air carrier are located in:

St. Petersburg;
Krasnoyarsk;
Rostov-on-Don;
Kaliningrad.

And also more than 30 cities in Russia. Until 2016, Azur Air was a charter airline operating air services to more than 20 regions around the world (Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean).

Since February 2016, the company received state permission and can regularly make international flights. Here, perhaps, we should clarify a little about the differences between regular and charter air travel. Regular flights are operated by major airlines subject to state approval.

Characteristics of regular flights:

Regular flights are operated by specific airlines according to a strictly defined schedule. Therefore, the flight will take place even if there is one passenger on board;
a ticket for a scheduled flight represents a legally valid contract under which the airline provides its services. You can purchase a ticket at official points of sale - at ticket offices and on the company’s website;
if a passenger refuses a flight, he has the right to return part of the ticket price (the size of this part directly depends on the type of ticket);
the cost of tickets for regular flights directly depends on the time of purchase (the closer to the departure date, the higher the price of the ticket);
if the flight is severely delayed, the airline is obliged to provide its client with free food and overnight accommodation (depending on the delay time);
Most airlines operating regular flights have various types of bonus programs for regular customers.

Charter flights and their features

Charter flights– these are chartered flights in a specific direction (most often there are no regular flights in this direction). The customer is usually different tour operators. Characteristics of charter flights:

Charters do not fly according to a specific schedule, but in the windows between regular flights. This may not be the most convenient time (usually early in the morning or late at night). In addition, delaying a flight or changing the departure time is a fairly common practice in charter flights.
It is not possible to buy a ticket for a charter flight at official sales points. Tickets can be purchased either from a tour operator or on a special website on the day of departure. At the same time, purchasing a ticket in advance is out of the question.
A charter ticket is not a legally binding contract. Therefore, in force majeure situations, the passenger cannot directly present his claims to the air carrier.
It is also impossible to get your money back if you cancel your flight or change your flight.
On charter flights there is no division of the cabin into classes. In addition, there are no bonus programs at all.

But, despite all the shortcomings, charter flights have a big advantage over regular ones - low cost. Charter tickets can have a price 2-3 times lower than for a regular flight of the same route. That is why this type of air transportation is in great demand among travelers.

Charter flights of the company

For the summer season of this year, the company operated charter flights in the following directions:

Spain (airports of Barcelona, Tenerife and Palma de Malerca);
Bulgaria (Varna and Burgas airports);
Thailand (Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports);
Tunisia (Enfidha and Djerba airports);
Greece (Diagoras and Nikos Kazantzakis airports);
Russia (Sochi airport);
Dominican Republic (Punta Cana Airport);
Cyprus (Larnaca airport).

Airpark "Azur Air"

At the end of 2015, Azur Air's fleet consisted of 14 aircraft. These are mainly aircraft of the American manufacturer Boeing. Among them are 9 Boeing 757-200 aircraft. These are airliners with a maximum capacity of 238 passengers. The aircraft's cruising speed reaches 850 km per hour. The age of these models at Azur Air ranges from 14 to 22 years.

Another model in the fleet is the Boeing 767-300. There are 5 aircraft of this model. Maximum capacity is 335 passengers. The aircraft has a cruising speed of 851 km per hour. The age of such airliners of the company is from 17 to 21 years. In addition, the company has placed an order for another aircraft – Boeing 737-800. This model can accommodate about 350 passengers. The aircraft's cruising speed is 850 km per hour.

Despite the fact that the average age of vehicles is at least 17 years (a long time by modern standards), the company performs air transportation at a high level. Most reviews about Azur Air are positive.

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The results, in general, are not surprising - VIM-Avia, Yamal, Nordstar With Ural Airlines among the worst S7 And Russia hanging out in the middle, and Aeroflot above them all, but still not the best.
AviaPort experts made several flights over short, medium and long distances. The tickets were purchased incognito, meaning the airlines did not know they were being assessed. Each flight was studied according to 145 parameters, including the time it took to reach the call center, the quality of food on board, and even the availability of wi-fi. The convenience of procedures related to purchasing a ticket, checking in for a flight and managing reservations through airline websites and their mobile applications was separately assessed.
12 Russian airlines operating regular flights on main routes were selected for the study. In addition, the rating included eight foreign carriers operating flights to Russia, which made it possible to assess how competitive domestic companies are in terms of the level of service on international routes.
And here are the results:

From 1 to 2.5 stars

Experts rated it just one star out of five VIM-avia, which already did not enjoy a positive reputation due to frequent flight delays. We ended up here Yamal, NordStar And Belavia. They turned out to be only half a star better Ural Airlines. Rated two stars Yakutia. Well, exactly in the middle of the list, with a rating of 2.5 stars, were UTair, Red Wings And " Nordavia. In general, nothing unexpected, these are economy class companies with low ticket prices.

"The main complaints that arose against carriers were frequent staff errors, for example, a long response time to the flight attendant call button, the impoliteness of flight attendants and even the lack of toilet paper. In addition, in the economy segment, the seats are arranged with the maximum density allowed by the manufacturer; food on board is not always edible. There is a certain calorie standard recommended since Soviet times, economy companies try to achieve it with the help of buns with butter, and in a higher class food includes fruits and vegetables", comments Oleg Panteleev, executive director of the AviaPort agency that compiled the ratings. The experts also did not like the information support - the convenience of the company’s websites and applications.

From 3 to 5 stars

Earned three points Russia, AZAL And LOT, fell just short of four stars S7. Aeroflot received four points - this is the maximum score among domestic companies, on the same line with him Air France, his daughter KLM And Lufthansa. They get five with a minus Turkish Airlines. Well, the only luxury company is recognized Emirates- Five Stars. The parameters that distinguish premium carriers are the impeccable work of the staff, a wide range of entertainment on board (movies and games), as well as a comfortable distance between the seats.

At the same time, the price of tickets for rating leaders and outsiders may be identical (in their price segment). That is, carriers from one star to 2.5 and more expensive ones – from three to five – compete in price. For example, fly to Dubai from Moscow with a three-star AZAL now more expensive than four-star Aeroflot and even five-star Emirates. And, for example, it’s cheaper to fly to Novosibirsk from the capital with a “2.5-star” UTair or "3.5 stars" S7, how Ural Airlines, which rated only 1.5 stars.

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Fans of traveling and flying will find this article extremely useful. Delve into the history of the creation of the N4 airline, Nordwind Airlines ("North Wind"), study flights and destinations, aircraft fleet, baggage and hand luggage requirements, tariffs, as well as reviews. Let's study Russian air carriers together!

general information

N4 - which airline?

Nordwind Airlines was founded in 2008 in Russia, Moscow. General Director - Shvetsov Igor Vasilievich. This is a subsidiary of Pegas Touristik (Pegas Fly brand). Head office - Moscow, Sheremetyevo airport. Base airports are also located in Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk.

The airline is among the top 10 largest air carriers in Russia. One of the leading companies in terms of the number of passengers carried.

IATA code

What is an "IATA code"? This is a unique identifier assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Many people, when they see a flight starting with N4, always ask: “flight N4 - which airline?” The international name of the company is Nordwind Airlines. Legal name - LLC "Northern Wind".

The airline code N4 (North Wind) is N4. This designation can be seen on the itinerary receipt.

An example of an airline flight: N4 2785 (St. Petersburg - Nha Trang).

Aircraft fleet

Which aircraft provide air travel:

Airbus A321.
Airbus A330-200.
Boeing 737-800.
Boeing 777-200.
Boeing 777-300.

Airbus and Boeing are European and American aircraft, respectively. These are leading aircraft manufacturing companies.

Boeing headquarters is Chicago. At Airbus - Toulouse, France.

The airline's fleet consists of more than 30 aircraft. Nordwind Airlines also provides aircraft to other carriers. This is an additional source of income for N4. The aircraft fleet is periodically replenished with new aircraft.

Flight Destinations

Where do Nordwind Airlines planes fly? In total, the air carrier offers more than 200 different destinations. This includes both scheduled and charter flights.

Below are the countries you can fly to with N4 airline tickets:

Jordan (Aqaba, Amman).
Thailand (Bangkok).
China (Guangzhou, Nanning, Nanchang, Beijing, Fuzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Jinan).
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah).
Qatar (Doha).
Germany (Dusseldorf).
Armenia (Yerevan).
Uzbekistan (Karshi, Namangan, Samarkand, Urgench, Fergana).

Which Russian cities can you visit using the services of North Wind Airlines?

Anapa.
Barnaul.
Blagoveshchensk
Bratsk
Vladikavkaz.
Volgograd.
Voronezh.
Grozny.
Ekaterinburg.
Kazan.
Kemerovo.
Krasnodar.
Krasnoyarsk
Magnitogorsk
Makhachkala.
Mineral water.
Naberezhnye Chelny.
Nalchik.
Nizhnevartovsk
Nizhny Novgorod.
Novosibirsk
Omsk
Orenburg.
Orsk.
Permian.
Rostov-on-Don.
Samara.
Saint Petersburg.
Saratov.
Sochi.
Simferopol.
Syktyvkar.
Tyumen.
Khabarovsk.
Cheboksary.
Chelyabinsk.
Chita.
Yakutsk

Please note that this schedule of regular flights is valid for the fall-winter period 2018-2019).

Check-in for Nordwind Airlines flights

Let's look at how check-in for an N4 airline flight occurs at the airport.

Check-in begins 3 hours before the plane's departure time.
Registration ends 40 minutes before departure (from Russia).
At foreign airports, check-in closing times may vary.
To register, you must present your Russian passport (for domestic flights) or other documents confirming the citizen’s identity to the employee at the counter.
Present your luggage and hand luggage. Place them on the belt to be weighed. If you are overweight, you are required to pay for baggage according to the tariff.
After check-in, the passenger is given a boarding pass, which contains all the necessary information: last name, first name of the passenger, flight number, departure date, gate number, check-in end time and boarding start time, seat in the aircraft cabin.
The airline is responsible for the safety of baggage after acceptance.

Please note that check-in at some airports may begin earlier than three hours. All this depends on the technical equipment and other capabilities of the airport. We recommend arriving for registration early.

So, we found out the conditions for checking in for the flight. Now you know exactly how to make your flight comfortable and convenient without wasting time in line at check-in.

Classes of service

Nordwind Airlines offers the following classes of service:

"Economy".
"Comfort".
"Business".

Classes of service are divided into booking classes, that is:

"Promo-economy" and "Optimum-economy".
"Promo-comfort" and "Optimum-comfort".
"Promotional business" and "Optimum business".

What's the difference? We need to take a closer look at the tariffs of North Wind Airlines.

Tariffs of "North Wind"

What are the airline's fares? Let's look together at all the conditions in force on domestic routes from October 29, 2017.

The airline offers various fares that will suit any passenger. Choose your best option based on the ticket price, luggage space availability and other factors.

"Promo-economy"

Nordwind Airlines' Promo-Economy fare includes:

5 kg - hand luggage.
No luggage.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 300-1500 rubles.
You can choose a comfortable seat for 1000-1500 rubles.
The ticket cannot be refunded.

"Optimum-economy"

By purchasing a ticket with the Nordwind Airlines Optimum Economy fare, you receive:

5 kg hand luggage.
Space for luggage not exceeding 20 kg.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 0-1500 rubles.
You can choose a comfortable seat for 1000-1500 rubles.
Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old: 25 or 50%.
Partial refund of the ticket price.

"Promo-comfort"

What is the "Promo-comfort" of airline N4?

1 piece of luggage 20 kg.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 1300-2500 rubles.
Paid ticket exchange is possible.
The ticket cannot be refunded.

"Optimum-comfort"

What will you get by purchasing a ticket with the Optimum Comfort fare?

2 pieces of hand luggage 5 kg each.
2 pieces for luggage 20 kg.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 0-2500 rubles.
You can choose a comfortable seat for 2000-2500 rubles.
Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old: 25%.
It is possible to exchange a ticket for free (before departure) or for a fee (after departure).
Free ticket return.

"Promotional business"

The "Promotional Business" tariff of North Wind Airlines will give you the following privileges:

2 pieces of hand luggage 5 kg each.
2 pieces of luggage - 20 kg.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 1500-3000 rubles.
Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old: 25 or 50%.
Paid ticket exchange is possible.
The ticket cannot be refunded.

"Optimum business"

The "Optimum Business" tariff is the most expensive. However, if you are used to flying in comfortable conditions, this is an ideal option.

2 pieces of hand luggage 5 kg each.
2 pieces for luggage 20 kg.
Possibility of choosing a seat in the cabin for 0-3000 rubles.
You can choose a comfortable seat for 2500-3000 rubles.
Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old: 25 or 50%.
Free ticket exchange is possible (before and after departure).
Free ticket return.

Meals on board

“Feel the taste in flight” is the slogan of North Wind Airlines in the field of food. Traveling on any flight, both regular and charter, you can shape your diet. Choose the perfect meal or snack from our selection.

Cole Slow salad: cheese, chicken ham, cherry tomato, olives, parsley.
“Stolichny” salad: cherry tomato, parsley, lettuce, chicken fillet, Feta cheese.
Vegetable salad and fish appetizer.

Hot meals:

Breaded chicken fillet with rice and sweet and sour sauce.
Meatballs with buckwheat porridge and tomato sauce.
Pilaf with chicken fillet.

For drinks, you can order tea or coffee with cream, sugar or lemon.

The airline also offers special meals to choose from: children's or vegetarian.

Everyone knows about S7 Airlines (Siberia). But whose airline is S7 Airlines? What is the S7 aircraft fleet like? Where does S7 fly? Many passengers who use the services of this company and buy S7 airline tickets do not think about this. Although this is very useful information.

S7 Airlines plane.

The headquarters is located in the city of Ob, in the Novosibirsk region. It is not far from Tolmachevo airport.

Together with the Globus company it forms an entire holding under the common brand S7. It specializes not only in servicing flights, but also in repairing aircraft, training flight personnel, and selling tours. And this is just a small part of what this company does.

S7 Airlines slogan: “We fly for you!”

She happens to be nominee and winner of many prestigious awards, both Russian and global scale.

It has representative offices and offices in many cities and countries around the world.

When and how was it formed?

Back in 1957 The first flight "Novosibirsk - Moscow" was made. This date was actually the date of foundation of the Tolmachevsky air squad. After 35 years It was on the basis of this air detachment that the Siberia company was organized.

About the company in figures and facts.

In 2001 the company received its IATA code. A year later, the S7 group of companies was created on its basis. In connection with this, the design of the aircraft was also changed.

In the same year, Sibir acquired Vnukovo Airlines, thus becoming the second largest airline in Russia and the first in terms of the number of flights in the country.

After 4 years she entered Internet ticket sales system, becoming the first Russian company in this field.

In 2010 S7 joined the Oneworld alliance. This gave her the opportunity to collaborate with global airlines.

In 2016 S7 again has an innovation in the form NDC sales technologies - New Distribution Capability. Its meaning is that communication between agencies and the airline itself is carried out through a special system - S7 Agent API. Only 20 airlines the world uses it.

S7 Airlines flight attendants.

S7 Airlines fleet

Up to 2008 S7 used Soviet passenger airliners - IL-86, TU-154 and TU-204. These aircraft were withdrawn from service at the end of that year.

Instead they were purchased 5 Airbus A320. The company also acquired several Boeing 737s.

At the moment it is known that the company has signed a contract to purchase new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737-MAX.

The average age of S7 airliners is 9.6 years. The following Airbuses are in operation: A319-100, A320-200, A321-200. From Boeings - 737-800, 767-300ER. There are 64 of them in total.

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