OREANDA-NEWS. May 11, 2010. Ukraine International Airlines operated its first non-stop scheduled flight PS 315 Donetsk - Rome. Opening a new regular air connection between the Eastern capital of Ukraine and Italy UAI makes a further step in its long-term strategy for development of domestic and international flights’ network from the Donetsk airport, reported the press-centre of UIA.

Thus, citizens of Eastern Ukraine now have an excellent opportunity to get to the Italian capital quickly and with maximum comfort – non-stop flights are operated by UIA`s modern Boeing 737 aircraft in two class cabin configuration – Business class and Economy class. Travel time is 3,5 hours.

"Development of the Donetsk operation is our strategic mission, – said UIA Vice-president Sales and Marketing Sergey Fomenko. – Back in 1996, UIA was one of the first airlines that started building an air bridge between Kiev and Donetsk. And now we open flights from Donetsk to Kiev and Lvov, as well as international direct flights from Donetsk to Croatia, Italy and Turkey. Our experts will apply all their experience, skills and capabilities to help the residents of Eastern Ukraine to reach any spot on the world’s map conveniently, comfortably and at the best price. On the other hand, foreigners will also have an opportunity to visit Donbass and to see its true value."