OREANDA-NEWS. December 03, 2013. Ukraine International Airlines mark the onset of winter 2013/2014 season with the launch of the long-haul flights, further development of a network carrier business model, as well as increased frequency on existing routes.

Passengers start planning their second vacation and UIA is ready to offer them a variety of winter holidays options. Within the period of Winter 2013/2014 Schedule UIA travel opportunities will suit every fancy: the carrier will take passengers to classic European resorts and exotic destinations, and provide with an opportunity to enjoy educational and recreational tourism, as well as beach leisure. Travelers just need to choose a destination.

UIA schedule will please beach leisure fans. Starting December 7, 2013, UIA launches its first ever long-haul flights en route Kiev – Bangkok – Kiev. Non-stop scheduled flights will be operated thrice a week on Boeing – 767 aircraft with three-class cabin layout: business, premium economy, and economy.

Those, who are fond of welcoming Christmas and New Year in a warmer climate, are provided with an opportunity to to take advantage of UIA non-stop flights between Kiev and Goa, Tenerife, Antalya, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Lisbon. Moreover, within the period of winter schedule UIA-coded Kiev – Dubai – Kiev flights will be operated twice a day on modern Boeing 737-800 NG and Boeing 737-900 NG aircraft of an average age of 2.5 years.

The airline continues to develop its “ski” destinations network by offering non-stop flights to Sofia (Bulgaria) and Salzburg (Austria), Erzurum (Turkey) and Grenoble (France), Kittila and Kajaani (Finland), as well as providing all passengers with an opportunity to carry 1 set of ski equipment free of charge.

UIA traditionally expands travel options` selection for the residents of the cities of Ukraine. In winter UIA non-stop flights will connect Donetsk, Odessa, and Kharkov with the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, Donetsk and Odessa with Sharm El Sheikh, as well as Lvov, Zaporozhia and Kharkov with Hurghada.

Moreover, UIA has a special offer for winter sports fans: in February 2014 the leading Ukrainian carrier will operate non-stop daily (February 6 and 24 double-daily) flights between the capital of Ukraine and the capital of the 2014 Winter Olympics – the city of Sochi.

New flights` schedule is structured in such a way as to provide convenient connections to other UIA-operated domestic and international flights at Kiev Boryspil International airport. High-quality service and traditional Ukrainian hospitality await passengers on board of each and every UIA flight.

For more information on UIA visit the company’s website www.flyUIA.com