OREANDA-NEWS  On 10 October was announced, that with the introduction of its new, exclusive Imperial Class seating, Transaero Airlines opened a new level of premium class services on the ground and in the air. Transaero’s Imperial Class is based on the best traditions in Russian Imperial hospitality combined with state-of-the-art technologies. The new class is available on Transaero’s Boeing 777s and 747-400 aircraft flying long haul routes. These flights now have four class configurations, including Imperial Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Tourist Economy Class.

Each Imperial Class passenger will begin receiving royal treatment immediately upon purchasing an Imperial Class ticket - a personal information hotline available around the clock, 7 days a week and valet assisted airport service to handle check in, baggage and other pre-flight procedures right up to boarding. With Imperial Class service, the red carpet will be rolled out for a fast and hassle free airport experience.

The tailor made Imperial Class salon on Transaero aircraft seats 12 passengers in a 1-2-1 configuration and has all the luxurious trimmings of royalty: each extra wide seat is embroidered with golden cross-stitch and can be reclined 180 degrees into a comfortable, form fitting position for sleeping. Personal attendants in specially designed Imperial Class uniforms will wait on VIP passengers to meet every need.

Imperial Class passengers can enjoy a wide assortment of in flight entertainment options ranging from individual LCD TVs, audio visual multimedia players, the leading business dailies and magazines, and a personal travel-kit.

The Imperial Class in-flight menu selection has been prepared by world class chefs and includes the favorite dishes and delicacies of Russian emperors of the 19th century as well as the most exquisite European cuisine. Imperial Class passengers will enjoy a wide assortment of premium quality beverages able to satisfy the highest standards. All meals are served on one of a kind porcelain and crystal ware created exclusively for Transaero by the famous Lomonosovsky Porcelain Factory and Gusevsky Crystal Factory, the official suppliers of the Russian Imperial Court since in the middle of the 18th century. In addition to all this sumptuous luxury, each Imperial Class passenger will receive a special gift from Transaero: a limited edition porcelain tea service engraved with the portrait of one of the Russian emperors. Frequent flyers of Transaero’s Imperial Class can collect the entire set.