OREANDA-NEWS. March 12, 2010. On June 4, 2010 for the first time in its history Transaero Airlines will launch regular flights from Moscow to Beijing. Transaero flight number UN 865/866 will fly twice a week on the following schedule (all times local):

-   Departure from Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow every Tuesday and Friday at 11:10 AM with arrival in Beijing at 10:10 PM;

-   Returning flights depart from Beijing every Wednesday and Saturday at 00:40 AM and arrive in Moscow at 4:20 AM.

Flight operations between the Russian and Chinese capitals will be performed on modern Boeing 747-400 aircraft with a total seating capacity of 352 passengers and four classes of service. First is the luxurious Imperial class with unmatched personal service and lie-flat seats. Next is Transaero’s ultra comfortable Business class with spacious seats, top quality entertainment and meals. Third, Transaero offers Premium Economy class with extra legroom and a wide range of amenities, including separate check-in desks. Finally, Transaero offers Tourist Economy class seating at competitive rates.

The flights UN 865/866 will be operated on comfortable Boeing 747 twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays according to the following schedule plan:

Flight

Destination

Time of departure

Time of arrival

In-flight time

Plane

UN 865

Moscow – Beijing

11:05

18:10

7:05

В747-400

Flight

Destination

Time of departure

Time of arrival

In-flight time

Plane

UN 866

Beijing – Moscow

20:40

04:30+1

7:50

В747-400

Chinese-speaking flight attendants and a special menu will be provided on each flight. Tickets for the flights are already on sale. Transaero Airlines has operated regular flights to China since 2005. Transaero is Russia’s largest carrier on the Moscow - Sanya route. Transaero’s efforts to develop route traffic to the destination and increase passenger turnover were marked by high honors awarded by the governor of Hainan province and the city administration of Sanya.