OREANDA-NEWS. May 13, 2010. As part of its spring-summer timetable, UTair Aviation has announced the launch of regularly scheduled flights between Moscow and Taganrog starting on May 17.

The new route will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Departure from Moscow will take place at 12:30 and departure from Taganrog will be at 15:55 – all times local.

Special offers and UTair programs will be applicable on the route. UTair's year round program for Veteran of the Great Patriotic War are eligible for complimentary tickets once a year and those accompanying travelers are eligible for discounted airfare. Passengers participating in UTair’s STATUS frequent flyer program are eligible for all applicable benefits.

UTair welcomes travelers aboard to Taganrog and other destinations on its spring and summer schedule with the same exceptional level of service and quality that is sure to please UTair passengers.

According to the UTair operational forecast for 2010, the airline planes and helicopters will have logged a total of 300 thousand flight hours. More than 100 aircraft and 200 helicopters of various types and classes will be involved in realization of the company’s operations program. In 2010, the airline expects to serve more than 4.8 million passengers, 34% more than in 2009. Helicopter operations in Russia and eleven foreign countries are expected to see an annual increase of 3.8%.