The Izhavia company is the only air carrier of the Volga Federal District. Today it is a dynamically developing company that operates flights throughout the country. The basis of the air fleet is reliable Yak-42 aircraft. Reviews of passengers completely coincide with the opinion of mechanics and designers. These are the best liners to date, which are able to provide communication between anywhere in the world.
A little bit about the company
Today, Izhavia is the most famous and sought after in Russia. The airport complex of the airline includes a complex infrastructure with air, ground and support services. The staff of the aviation personnel includes 62 experienced professional pilots, including four international crews with a fourth level of training in English. The flight attendant service consists of 45 professionals, and more than 100 qualified employees of the aviation technical base work for the company.
Corner of the sky
We can say that the only machine that does not need advertising is the Yak-42. Passenger reviews regularly note that it is on these aircraft that the flight is the most easy and comfortable. However, this is not all. It was on the Yak-24 that a huge number of world records were set. After all, initially the ancestors of these small maneuverable machines were created as training, sports and military.
The first passenger models
You will be surprised to know how long the first prototype of the Yak-42 appeared. Passenger reviews from those times are difficult to find, but the history of creating a modern liner will still be interesting to know. Back in early 1933, a Yak for six passengers appeared, then its four-seater counterpart. The first prototype, reminiscent in appearance of the one that we see in the sky today, appeared in 1947, immediately after the war. It was a perfect, extremely simple, lightweight and easy to maintain design with optimal shapes. These features were transferred to the first Yak-42 jet. Passenger reviews rated flight comfort very highly. This brought the company worldwide recognition. A three-engine jet airliner with a passenger compartment of 32 passengers and a flight range of at least 2,200 km was highly appreciated by specialists in different countries.
Progress does not stand still
Back in October 1966, the first flight to the Yak-40 was completed. It was led by Deputy Chief Designer Adler E.G. Flight tests were a fantastic success, the model simply broke all records. It became clear that she had a great future. It was the first jet to bring comfort and speed to local airlines. From 1966 to 1980, more than 1,000 copies were built. The scheme of this direct-wing aircraft was further developed and embodied in a more advanced machine, which we now know as the Yak-42. Reviews of Izhavia passengers allow us to judge that this liner, designed for 120 passenger seats, is one of the most convenient.
Cabin
We deviated a little to the history of the origin of this aircraft. This is useful information that will be of interest to most future and current passengers. However, let's take a look inside and see how the Yak-42 is inside. Passenger reviews emphasize that they choose this liner over and over again due to the fact that the seats in the cabin are very convenient. Even with a long flight, you are not tired at all. The distance between the seats is quite comfortable, and the height of the cabin allows you to sit even a tall person without any discomfort.
The interior is standard, elongated, with two rows of seats. There are entrance doors and emergency exits. Passenger seats in the first cabin are located immediately behind the cockpit. Usually this is a business class place with appropriate service. Next is the second salon. Both of them have a toilet room.
Flight service
We are used to being somewhat skeptical of service in domestic hotels, travel agencies and other organizations involved in the provision of services. However, traveling with Izhavia will pleasantly surprise you. Those who fly often and for a long time prefer the Yak-42 to all other airliners. Passenger reviews (2016) make it clear that every time you are a welcome guest on board. Very often, reviews say words of gratitude to the commander and crew for a wonderful flight, silence and calm.
The stewardess’s work, so inconspicuous, becomes very important when you are in the air. Here on board, you can fully enjoy the attention and warmth. A stewardess or steward regularly approaches each passenger, is interested in his condition, and offers his help. At any time, you can bring water or other drinks, offer sweets, as well as a warm blanket. Feeling unwell is another reason to call a steward. On board there is always a trained specialist and a set of necessary medications.
Food on board
At first glance, this is not such a big problem. However, if the flight is long, then a snack is simply necessary. A poor-quality diet, plus the load that the body experiences in flight, can ruin the long-awaited vacation. Particular attention should be paid to meals on board for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, children and pregnant women.
And what will please you when you get on the Yak-42? Reviews rate the food positively, everything is delicious and nutritious. Meals will depend on the length of your flight. If you have to spend several hours in the air, then you will be served tea with a cupcake. For long and long flights, the following menu is offered:
- Vegetable salad.
- Meat cuts.
- Garnish (mashed potatoes or cereals) with peas and stew.
- Bread, roll, cereal bar, butter, tea or coffee.
This is a full dinner, varied and very tasty. All main dishes are served in sauce, because the dry air in the cabin leads to the fact that the food seems very dry. Of course, there are those who did not like the dishes served, because we are all very different. However, there is always a chance to have a snack with a cereal bar, drink coffee with a bun and quite tolerably reach the final destination where you can visit any restaurant.
Flight Impressions
We analyzed a huge amount of information, including passenger reviews about the Yak-42, and came to the conclusion that a solid five can be put in the quality of transportation. Passengers highly appreciate the work of pilots who gently perform maneuvers, almost imperceptibly lift and land airplanes. New words of gratitude to flight attendants appear regularly. These are real professionals, attentive and smiling, polite and caring, they are ready at any time to provide you any help. Despite the difficult work, these people are always pleasantly surprised by their wonderful mood and willingness to share it with others.
Instead of a conclusion
Despite the fact that the Yak-42 could not surpass the famous Tu-154 in popularity, it won the love and recognition of a fairly large number of passengers. It is difficult to judge which one is better, but warm reviews suggest that Izhavia's services are worth using. The Yak-42 is a comfortable, convenient airliner that will turn any of your flights into a real fairy tale. If in the near future you are going to visit another city or country, then pre-book your tickets to make your flight the most enjoyable.