On the Russian air transportation market, Transaero is considered one of the most recognizable companies. The carrier has a code in the IATA - UN system. Transaero, a Russian airline providing its services to passengers for more than 23 years, is considered one of the safest air carriers in Russia. The main port in which Transaero is based is Moscow Domodedovo Airport . The company’s air fleet is recognized as one of the largest carriers in the country.
History
At the beginning of its activity, Transaero Airlines was engaged in exclusively charter flights on leased aircraft. Her birthday is considered the date of September 30, 1990, when she was registered with state bodies as a joint stock company. The very first flight was completed in November 1991 along the Moscow-Tel Aviv route.
In 1992, Transaero’s management acquired the first Il-86 aircraft. It began to make regular passenger flights from Moscow to Norilsk. Around the same time, Transaero, whose aircraft operate passenger flights, was one of the first to introduce the use of business class on board domestic flights. Later in the same years, the carrier acquired Boeing aircraft. Transaero became one of the first Russian companies to start operating aircraft of this type. She continued this practice in the future.
Transaero fleet is constantly replenished with new aircraft. Passengers are provided with new services, the number of flight destinations that Transaero is expanding is expanding.
The registration airport is Domodedovo, Moscow. Currently, the company is one of the most influential and largest air carriers in Russia , with many international awards. The Transaero office is located in Moscow on Paveletskaya Square. In almost all countries where regular passenger flights are operated, the company has official representative offices.
Fleet Transaero
The airline has a large fleet of aircraft of various types. Currently, she owns 101 aircraft, including:
- Boeing-777;
- Boeing-747;
- Boeing-737;
- Boeing-767;
- Russian Tu-214, Tu-204C.
This is Transaero fleet. Aircraft used to carry passengers are purchased in accordance with the principles of safety, continuous improvement and comfort. The presence of many modern liners allows the company to satisfy the needs of passengers on different routes.
Transaero fleet is highly reliable and safe. In 2011, the company launched a fleet modernization program - all aircraft are constantly being optimized and updated. Since 2013, the company has been developing the direction of freight transportation. In this regard, Transaero fleet replenished with two cargo aircraft - Tu204-100S. The entire staff of the company is constantly improving their qualifications, and their own training center also operates.
Transaero: Boeing 747
The airline is the only carrier in Russia that has aircraft of this type in its fleet. Boeing 747 Transaero aircraft are a wide-body long-haul vessel that can accommodate about 500 passengers. It looks different in structure - it has two decks, the upper of which is slightly shorter than the lower and looks like a kind of "hump". This modern airliner is recognized as one of the symbols of the modern air fleet. His image is often used in films about civil aviation. Boeing 747 Transaero aircraft are reliable and comfortable. The company owns 20 such units.
A bit about the Boeing 777
Aircraft of this type are the most modern. They are equipped with the latest technology. Relate to long-range aircraft, accommodate more than 300 passengers. On board there are all classes of service offered by Transaero. This is imperial, business, premium, economic, tourist. There are 14 such aircraft.
Talk about the Boeing 767
The Transaero fleet includes another modification of the Boeing 767. This type of aircraft is one of the most common among airlines around the world. It is a long-haul, accommodates more than 200 passengers. The Boeing 767 is characterized by highly economic indicators of fuel consumption, a fairly low noise level in the cabin, comfort, modern avionics. Its layout may be different depending on the needs of the flight. If the cabin is divided into 2 classes (economy and business), then it can accommodate 200 passengers. When composing a cabin in one class (for example, for a charter flight) - more than 300. Transaero has 17 aircraft of this type.
Using Boeing 737
The carrier Transaero uses the Boeing 737 on near and medium highways. This passenger airliner seats 150 passengers. Due to the fuel economy of the aircraft, the company can offer passengers lower fares on flights operated on a Boeing 737. Transaero fleet has the largest number of ships of this type - 45 of them.
Tu-214
The company's fleet is also represented by three Russian-made aircraft - Tupolev-214. They are designed according to the latest technologies and meet all international requirements for comfort and safety. The liner accommodates about 180 passengers; it is used on short and medium distance routes. For the first time such a plane took off in 1996. Russian carriers, including Transaero, have been operating it since 2001. According to air carriers, in some areas the use of this particular aircraft can save up to 50 tons of fuel. All Transaero aircraft are distinguished by high reliability and good technical characteristics.
Classes of service on board. Imperial
Depending on the type of aircraft on which the flight flies, Transaero Airlines offers passengers several levels of passenger service on board.
In addition to choosing a class, the airline can offer its passengers an additional service - escort of minor children, special services for people with disabilities, conditions for the transport of pets - in the cabin or in the luggage compartment. If you wish, you can order special food on board - vegetarian, seafood or religiously appropriate, etc.
Especially for frequent flyers, Transaero offers the Privilege bonus program - when buying a ticket or registering for a flight, the passenger receives a card. It allows you to record the number, distance of flights and accumulate special points. Such points are awarded not only when purchasing Transaero tickets, but also when using the services of partner companies. After accumulating a certain amount of points, the passenger receives bonuses - this can be an additional free service on board, special incentive services, flight class upgrades, increased baggage or carry-on baggage allowance, etc. There are three levels of service for frequent flyers - silver, gold and platinum.
The pride of the company is the imperial class. This is the highest level of service for VIPs. Passengers are offered a comfortable seat with gold embroidery, which is displayed 180 degrees and turns into an individual bed. During a long flight, passengers are provided with a set of bed linen, a plaid and pajamas. Meals are organized by the restaurant "Cafe Pushkin". The menu offers samples of haute cuisine, a rich selection of exclusive dishes and drinks is offered. All food is served to passengers on china. Its production is a special pride of factories of exclusive Russian porcelain. Hand-painted and unique technology make it a masterpiece.
Passengers are escorted and met at the airport, they are helped to pass through all passport and customs formalities in a shorter time. During the flight, they are offered a VIP-level entertainment system.
Business Class
Business class customers are served according to international standards - the distance between the seats is increased. The seats provide for a change in position - depending on the type of aircraft, they can be turned into a full bed. The menu has a wide range of dishes and drinks. The entertainment system takes into account the needs of passengers of various tastes and needs. Free taxi service is available on some routes. At airports, check-in for passengers with business class tickets is held separately at special check-in counters.
Premium
The level of passenger service is quite high. On flights for more than 3 hours bedding and blankets are offered. The seats unfold and recline. The distance between the seats is quite large. The system of entertainment and special services at the airport. Baggage and carry-on baggage allowance increased.
Economy, tourist, discount
Economy class passengers are provided with free meals on flights where the duration of the flight is more than 2 hours, as well as travel kits - when traveling more than 6 hours. Large selection of drinks and snacks, alcohol - for a fee. A system of individual audio and video entertainment has been developed.
Tourist class - these are tariffs with a minimum cost and a minimum range of services. Meals are provided if the flight lasts more than 2 hours. During the flight, drinks and snacks are offered.
The discount class is offered to passengers only in certain areas.
Transaero Routes
The airline operates regular passenger flights within Russia, from Moscow and St. Petersburg to many cities. Among them are Vladivostok, Kazan, Kemerovo, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan, Novosibirsk, Perm, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Omsk, Sochi, Simferopol, Khabarovsk and many others.
Flights to the CIS countries are made to Kazakhstani cities - Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, Koshetau, Shymkent, Uralsk. In Ukraine, it is Kiev and Odessa. In Belarus - Minsk.
The company's planes fly to European cities. Destinations - Barcelona, Berlin, Venice, Vilnius, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Riga, Tenerife, Frankfurt, Rome.
The Middle East direction is represented by the Turkish cities of Antalya and Istanbul, in Israel - Tel Aviv, flights to Dubai are also made.
Asian destination - Goa, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Sanya, Ho Chi Minh City.
From the American cities, Transaero flies to Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Toronto, there are flights to Havana and other cities.
The African destination is represented by tourist destinations - this is Mauritius, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Enfida.
Thus, Transaero (Moscow) literally connects continents and countries with its flights.
In 2013, the carrier won the competition of the independent Skytrax agency - the World Airline Awards in the nomination "The world's best-performing airline." This is the first company award in Russia in this nomination. In the international ranking, Transaero takes the sixth place in the world in the volume of passengers transported to the vacation spot. In the international security rating, Transaero is 16th among world companies, and 6th among European companies. It should be noted that of all Russian air carriers, she is the only one who entered the top thirty.