OREANDA-NEWS. March 25, 2011. Within the framework of its upcoming spring and summer timetable, UTair Aviation has announced the launch of a new daily regular flight between Saint-Petersburg and Mineralnie Vody effective starting 27 March, 2010.

Service will be conducted from Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg with Tupolev-134 mid-range aircraft configured with 60 seats in economy class and 8 seats in business class. Departure from Saint Petersburg is scheduled for 12.00 pm and departure from Mineralnie Vody is scheduled for 04.20 (all times local).

All UTair passenger loyalty programs and special offers will be applicable on the route; passengers save when purchasing round trip tickets. Passengers participating in UTair’s STATUS frequent flyer program can collect air miles on the route towards complimentary airfare on any UTair route and for other benefits. UTair's ongoing program for Veterans of the Great Patriotic War offers complimentary airfare to qualifying veterans and discounted airfare for those accompanying them once a year.

UTair’s acknowledged high standards for quality and service guarantee passengers a pleasant travel experience.

According to the UTair operational forecast for 2011, the airline expects to serve more than 7 million passengers. More than 100 planes and 200 helicopters of various types and classes will log a total of 350,000 flight hours for the realization of UTair operations. Helicopter operations in Russia and eleven foreign countries are expected to see an annual increase of 6.5%.