On Thursday, February 21, iFly Airlines operated its inaugural flight from Zhukovsky International Airport to Sanya, China. According to the carrier's official website, it plans to fly Tez Tour tourists weekly in the future. on Thursdays and Sundays.
"Zhukovsky International Airport, tour operator Tez Tour, and iFly Airlines announce the start of their partnership and the launch of the Zhukovsky-Sanya-Zhukovsky route. Passengers on the inaugural flight were greeted warmly in Zhukovsky, with refreshments for all participants and souvenirs for the first few registered," the airline said in a statement.
Tomas Vaishvila, CEO of RAMPORT AERO JSC, also commented on the launch of the new route. He believes the Zhukovsky-Sanya route will be particularly popular with tourists. "We welcome iFly Airlines to Zhukovsky and will do everything possible to ensure Tez Tour clients receive maximum comfort and speed of service. I am confident that the Zhukovsky-Sanya route will be deservedly popular: Hainan's resorts are rapidly developing and gaining popularity with Russian and European tourists each year. May this inaugural flight be the key to a long-term and effective partnership."
"In 2019, we are focused on further developing iFly Airlines' Chinese routes. Currently, our flights to China are available from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, and Yekaterinburg. On February 21, we, in partnership with Tez Tour, operated our first flight from Zhukovsky International Airport. This was preceded by significant preparation, and we sincerely hope that our new partner will provide a high-quality service to our passengers," added Kirill Romanovsky, CEO of iFly Airlines.
Source: trn-news.ru