OREANDA-NEWS. UTair Aviation has released an update for its iOS mobile application. The updated app allows passengers using smartphones operating on the Apple mobile platform to access an extended range of services offered by UTair.

In particular, UTair passengers using the new app will now have access to a booking tool that enables ticket booking and card payment directly through iPhone or iPad devices. In addition to booking and e-ticketing, the updated application provides access to the following features:

- Access to a log of previous orders with set parameters, including booking class, passenger data, list of additional services, and payment status;

- Self check-in for flights through the mobile device with options for seat selection and forwarding a boarding pass to a selected e-mail address for printing;

- Access to flight information by entering flight number or city of departure, including  route, opening and closing times for check-in at desks and self-service kiosks at the airport and online, and actual flight departure and arrival times.

- Contact information for UTair offices located in cities of the UTair network, as well as numbers of the UTair call center and STATUS frequent flyer program department

Additional services available through the updated app include options for acquiring air travel insurance and purchasing tickets for Aeroexpress trains connecting airports of the Moscow Aviation Hub with the city.

UTair-Passenger Airlines Vice President Vitaly Pozdnyakov mentioned that the launch of the updated version of the UTair iOS mobile app is a result of UTair's strategy to continuously develop and improve its presence through mobile and online technologies. This is another step in direction of raising the efficiency of existing sales channels by implementing modern technologies and using alternative methods of service sales. “Extending the range of features available on the UTair app reflects our commitment to meeting the expectations of our passengers,” said Mr. Pozdnyakov. “We hope that our clients will recognize the benefits of the updated app. Now traveling with UTair has become even more comfortable and accessible.”

UTair Aviation is the core enterprise of UTair Group consisting of companies performing aircraft operations with fixed and rotary wing aircraft as well as enterprises offering MRO, personnel training, flight services and air transportation sales services. The Group includes UTair-Express, UTair CJSC, Turuhan Airlines, UTair-Helicopter services, Turuhan, Vostok Airlines, Katekavia, Helisur, UTair Europe, UTair South Africa, UTair India, TS-Technik, UTair-Engineering, Ural Aviation Services, UTG and other enterprises. In 2014 UTair Group aircraft transported 11,204,598 passengers to more than 110 destinations, including 50 unique ones.