Airlines - they have existed for a very long time and recently a huge number of small companies have appeared that provide flight services. People are already accustomed to traveling by air, but even with this extensive experience, the question of which airline is best still often arises.
Ticket price and food on the plane
People are used to choosing an airline based on this indicator, but few people think about where this price comes from and why we pay so much or so little. Many people save on everything just to buy a cheaper ticket, without thinking at all that their lives may depend on the quality of the company.
It’s worth paying extra for the airline’s name, because our safety and our lives depend on it. Of course, it depends on which airline. There are airlines that don’t mind overpaying because you know for sure that they are guaranteed to take you where you need to go safe and sound. Personally, I am ready to overpay for airlines such as China Airlines, Aeroflot, Dragon Air.
Man from the forum
Cheap flight (Economy class) may not include meals at all; even with money you will not be able to buy anything on board such an aircraft. On mid-class flights, you have the opportunity to choose your food from several options, and you also have the opportunity to order something extra, for example, coffee or tea. 
On the most expensive and comfortable flights (business class or first class) it becomes possible to order food from a full menu and even more than one. For example, there are separate menus for vegetarian food or for children. Personal preferences are also taken into account, for example, food can be made less fatty.
How to save money on airlines
It was already written above that not only your comfort, but also your life can depend on the quality and cost of the company, so before cutting your budget for air travel, you need to look at the average cost of all airlines available to you and not lower your budget below this level. 
This is very important, since companies providing exceptionally cheap flights may not meet many basic requirements. In principle, they may not have a middle or first class.
Aircraft type
Of course, additional services and the name of the airline are very important indicators, but they are absolutely irrelevant if you are flying on a small and old plane.
Good to know. If an airplane has ashtrays on the armrests, a flight attendant is drawn on the call button, and monitors are not built into the seats, then you are clearly flying in an old model of the airplane.
At the moment, one of the largest flight companies in Russia, Aeroflot, uses Boeing 767 or newer models. Its maximum capacity is 235 people and it can meet all the classes described above. 
Many large airlines can replace the Boeing with an Il-62 without warning, the quality of the flight and the cost of the ticket will not change, but this greatly surprises many unprepared people. 
Also for flights, Tu-204 aircraft, about which there are positive rumors, and Airbus A-310, which are very large in size, can be used.
Airplane service
In all popular airlines the level of service is almost the same. Air conditioning, a video and audio system with headphones provided, and three meals a day are all an integral part of a good flight.
In some companies, for example, Transaero, it is possible to choose between two types of economy class. There is a premium economy class and a tourist economy class; you can learn more about each from the company itself.
I have flown on Aeroflot and Transaero more than once and I can say with full confidence that first class at Aeroflot is much better. Although Transaero is probably ideal for economy flights, no one I know has ever complained.
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Airline reliability
If your budget is very limited, additional services are not important to you and you need to fly urgently, then you still need to pay attention to the reliability of the airline.
Recently, even large companies are increasingly subject to sanctions; one of these situations can be seen in a visual infographic. 
It is also worth considering possible problems associated with the low price:
- Small number of aircraft. If there is the slightest malfunction, they do not have the right to release the plane into the air; they happen quite often and large companies simply allocate another plane so as not to delay the flight.
But small and cheap companies cannot afford this, so there is a possibility of a delay of several hours or even a whole day. Well, of course, completely unscrupulous companies can put you on a faulty plane, which is a very strict violation of the law.
- Outdated aircraft models. If a small company has a sufficient number of aircraft, they will most likely be of very low quality (old or refurbished used)
- No technology on the plane. There will be no air conditioning, no audio, no video. For a few hours of flight you can forget about them.
- Food and drinks. If they are sold, it will be at a clearly inflated price, which most likely will not suit you if you have chosen a similar flight class.
- Departure time. It will almost always be extremely inconvenient because, as mentioned above, such companies have very few aircraft.
- The airport is located far from the city. You will have to spend extra money on a transfer; you can, of course, hitchhike, but this is not suitable for everyone and not in every country.
- It is almost impossible to return or exchange a ticket. There are probably a few very persistent people who managed to do this. Almost always, small airlines fight to the last to not give back the money you paid.
Video about choosing an airline
This video will clearly show the scale of one of the best and largest flight companies in Russia.
Conclusion
When choosing an airline, you need to have a good understanding of what level of service you need and how much money you are willing to spend on it. When choosing a cheap airline, be sure to read reviews and focus on the quality of the aircraft.
Most people tend to pay attention first to the cost of the ticket. However, when comparing the pricing policies of several airlines, it is necessary to understand what makes up this or that amount.
A low-cost flight may not include full meals on board. An additional markup most often provides not only high-quality food, but also implies a huge selection of dietary, children's, vegetarian or diabetic menus. Additionally, you can limit the foods that are used to prepare your meals. For example, exclude flour products, fatty foods, or give preference to traditional cuisines of the world.
The cost of the ticket is also affected by the class of service expected. At the moment, there are three main types of service during the flight - Economy, Luxury and Business. The price of such tickets may differ several times, despite the same route.
How to save money
The best way to save money is to choose an economy class. However, it is sometimes very difficult to call such a flight comfortable. The best option in this case is to select a tariff. Check out offers from several airlines. Many of them offer seasonal discounts, benefits for students, and profitable flights for couples and excursion groups. You should not immediately buy a ticket from the first company you come across; it is much wiser to carefully study several possible offers.
Please immediately pay attention to the possibility of returning tickets. Some companies accept them with a deduction of a significant amount, while others return the funds almost in full.
Airline reliability
The reliability of the airline and the degree of serviceability of the aircraft are the main criteria that you need to pay attention to during your trip. Many may mistakenly assume that preference should be given only to proven companies, but the length of their existence is not always an indicator of quality and quality.
The airplane is the main element that should arouse your maximum interest. If you have the choice between a new model and an aircraft that is decades old, you should give preference to newer aircraft. In addition, take the time to study both airline flight statistics and information about the aircraft available in the fleet.
In a broad sense, all modern airlines can be divided into two main categories - low-cost and private. In the first case, the aircraft used are mostly outdated models, and all additional service services will have to be paid a certain amount. Private companies can afford to purchase more advanced aircraft models and provide premium service by including its cost in the ticket price.
Before you start choosing an airline, decide on your goals and objectives. Do you want to get to your destination as quickly as possible? Or maybe you need inexpensive tickets? Or will you fly only on the plane that will provide you with maximum comfort? Or maybe all these factors are of secondary importance compared to the safety of the flight? Based on the criteria you have defined, you can begin searching for a carrier that suits you.
You will need
- Internet
Instructions
There are a number of reputable companies whose names have long been heard, which have been working in the transport market for decades. Their names immediately evoke confidence that the flight will go smoothly, without any delays or hiccups. These are usually large companies that fly to various parts of the world, have a large fleet, comfortable planes and not the cheapest tickets. But they reward their regular customers with all sorts of bonuses, discounts and, from time to time, hold various promotions.
If you are concerned about the safety of a flight, you can look up which aircraft operates the flight you are interested in, and then search the Internet for statistics on accidents and problems that have occurred with these types of aircraft, no matter what airline they belong to. In addition, you can find and study on the Internet the history of the airline you are interested in and find out whether they have ever had serious disasters or whether there were any problems at all that could affect the quality of flights.
If you need the cheapest tickets possible, pay attention to the so-called “low-cost airlines”, that is, airlines that significantly reduce the cost of tickets by putting more seats on their planes, flying from airports that are not the most prestigious, and not feeding passengers on board, they offer additional ones (for example, baggage allowance or seat selection). You can also look for charter flights, but be prepared for them to be canceled or rescheduled.
Flights between cities and countries have long become a familiar part of our lives. However, despite a wealth of experience in air travel, the problem of choosing a carrier remains relevant. Chaskor publishes several reviews from bloggers about airlines operating on the Russian market.
Flights between cities and countries have long become a familiar part of our lives. However, despite a wealth of experience in air travel, the problem of choosing a carrier remains relevant. When planning a trip, thousands of users spend hours surfing the Internet, looking for the best deals and at the same time reading comments from travelers who have used the services of a particular airline. Some are ready to sacrifice comfort, others - cost, but nothing will help you make a choice better than live opinions. Chaskor publishes several reviews from bloggers about air carriers operating on the Russian market.
I myself am a member of them. It’s convenient that miles can be accumulated not only by flying their flights and flights of partner companies, but also by making purchases using a card from Alfa Bank, Citibank, it seems, and Russian Standard. In addition, you can easily order a free ticket and check its availability on the Aeroflot website. I recommend it to those who fly a lot around Russia and abroad - they have flights to all corners of the world.
SIBERIA - www.s7.ru, miles are accumulated only by the number of flights completed, only for those who often fly with this particular airline.
KLM - www.klm.com - for those who often fly to Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, London).
LUFTHANSA - www.miles-and-more.com - for those who often fly to Europe (Germany).
That's everyone I know.
By the way, the bonus program gives you an advantage when registering; you can fly using your accumulated miles in business class, paying only for economy. You can fly economy class, but through the business lounge, etc.”
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“As someone who works in tourism, I am often asked which airlines are the best. That's why I decided to write my mini-rating, that is, eight airlines that are the best, in my opinion. Why eight? Yes, I just like the number.
I'll start with Royal Jordanian Airlines. The company clearly took the example of Emirates... But this is good... We need to learn from the best... Excellent planes, mostly black and white Airbuses with a crown on the tail, my tourists liked them so much that they decided to replace the standard Israel fly to the other side of the Dead Sea... Because if you compare the security services at the airport in Amman and any Israeli airport, then this is heaven and hell... And the responsiveness and friendliness of the staff on board cannot but rejoice.
Now let's talk about the same Emirates, from which they take an example... Many years ago, the authorities of the state of Dubai were deciding where to invest the money that flowed like a river from oil. And they decided to create a kind of shopping oasis, a crossroads of trade routes, an area where tourists can leave their hard-earned money. And so the Dubai duty-free appeared, and with it the airline, which, flying around the world, delivers tourists to this paradise of shopaholics for a couple of hours of connections, thereby bringing significant profits to the state treasury. But still, this is not why Emirates blew up the airline ratings.... They always take care of every client... because at the beginning of the flight they always announce what languages the crew speaks. There are Chinese speakers on almost every board, Russian speakers are gradually appearing, and the menu is always in Russian, even in economy. And also, in my opinion, Emirates has the largest selection of films with Russian translation of all foreign airlines... And the convenient location of Dubai allows, thanks to Emirates, to visit any part of the world.
Next we have Japan Airlines... This company flew to Moscow back in the USSR, but still maintains excellent service and maintenance. What's the secret? It's simple. In Japan they have a tough competitor in the form of ANA, which always forces them to be on their toes. The plane has a lot of little amenities: individual screens, free snacks and drinks throughout the flight, a choice of Japanese or European food, and even rice is cooked on board... In addition, the Japanese provide a hotel in Tokyo for a very reasonable price if necessary. , if passengers have a long connection. In general, well done Japanese... Their workaholism always produces good results.
Now let's talk about Air Malta... Considering how long Malta itself was under the yoke of the British, we can immediately say that this company appeared in the image and likeness of British Airlines... Even the crew uniform is very similar... .. Malta usually flies on Airbuses or Boeings, and the flights are designated KM (Knight of Malta, which means “Knight of Malta”)... Another advantage of this company is its careful handling of luggage... The planes have special compartments for equipment divers and fishermen, and if you have a certificate, then you just need to call the company office - plus 15 kg of free carriage for your equipment. In addition, Air Malta is the least lost luggage of passengers in the world.
Continuing my list is Korean Airlines (KAL). This company, with all its many advantages in service, in airplanes, and so on, has two disadvantages. Firstly, not the most popular destinations for the Russian market, and secondly, not a very euphonious abbreviation for the Russian ear.
One of the most worthy is Singapore Airlines. Nice flight attendants greeting passengers in beautiful suits are the first thing that pleases the eye; high-quality flights and incredibly friendly service are a 100% guarantee of success. In addition, Singaporeans have very affordable prices, and the opportunity to stay in Singapore for three days without a visa makes this airline even more attractive. Moreover, the deli at Changi Airport is large and very inexpensive. And Singapore itself is worth a look... This is especially convenient when there are long flights to the same Australia.
Next, it’s worth talking about British Airways... These are some of the most patient crews, as well as the most cheerful... These professionals react with a smile to our drunken compatriots who shove iPods in their ears with the words “what cool music, come on.” Let’s dance,” and, by the way, they can dance very well... They diligently bring these same passengers back to their senses. In general, British aircraft have long been famous for their excellent flights and delicious food... Moreover, they fly to such favorite destinations of our compatriots as the Caribbean... The only thing is that due to the crazy structure of Heathrow and Gatwick, sometimes luggage is delayed.
Well, the last one is Thai Airlines (THAI)... This company can be called the younger sister of Singapore... Even the purple-colored branded clothes of the cute flight attendants are reminiscent of the old uniform of Singapore. But on the other hand, this is good. After all, they take an example from the worthy... Moreover, with a relatively inexpensive ticket price, they provide excellent service, good boards and food. Thus, being more preferable among our fellow citizens, especially in the Thai direction.
In general, this is my opinion. Perhaps there are many more worthy companies in the world, such as Virgin Atlantic and Cathay Pacific, but I tried to write about those companies that are most strongly represented on the Russian market and are in demand among our compatriots.”
Modern travel conditions are amazing; in just a few hours you can find yourself on the other side of the globe. All this is thanks to the tireless work of a huge number of airlines.
Air travel today leads in terms of comfort. Most air carriers offer their customers participation in various loyalty programs and provide discounts on tickets, this completely solves the issue of high cost of flights. However, the price of a ticket should not always be the dominant indicator; a more important point is the level of security offered by a particular company. Authorized organizations constantly conduct statistical studies on the reliability of airlines. If it does not meet certain requirements, it is simply deprived of its license.
What is the most reliable airline in Russia? Let's figure it out.
Aeroflot Airlines
Over many years of excellent work, it has earned its status. It is she who heads the list of “The most reliable airlines in Russia”. Aeroflot was founded in 1923. Today this company is known all over the world. It has won international awards more than once and is included in the list of the best airlines in the world. Aeroflot provides its customers with international flight safety standards. In addition to passenger transportation, the company also operates cargo flights to more than 50 countries. The base has its own school that trains professional pilots.
The company's air fleet consists of 149 aircraft, most of which are modern Airbus and Boeing airliners. The fleet is constantly updated with new equipment, both domestic and foreign, which undergoes international standardization.
Classes of passenger transportation
Aeroflot offers its passengers flights in the following classes:
- Economic. Passengers in this class are provided with blankets, glasses, pillows and earplugs during overnight flights. Depending on the duration, directions and time of departure, they may offer cold or hot snacks, breakfasts or dinners. Juices and drinks are available throughout the flight.
- "Kommersant" is an economic class of increased comfort. Airplanes of this level mainly fly in the European direction. They provide seats at the front of the plane, priority baggage service, which you can even take with you on the plane (up to 15 kg). Improved food for passengers (flight duration - from 3 hours). Dried fruits, nuts and drinks are also provided free of charge. Blankets, pillows, and earplugs are also provided on daytime flights.
- Business Class. Passengers can take advantage of amenity kits consisting of toiletries, shoehorns, socks, earplugs, wet wipes, toothpaste and a brush. Meals consist of freshly prepared dishes. All types of drinks are available throughout the flight.
- President class - increased comfort of business class. The planes are equipped with special seats that transform into 4 positions: for takeoff and landing, reading, comfortable sleep and relaxation.
- Premier class. Flight time is from 2 to 5 hours. The planes fly between priority European destinations.
For regular customers, there is an Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program, which allows you to accumulate miles and participate in promotions.
Analyzing the reviews about this airline, we can say that positive aspects predominate. Passengers talk about the high quality of service, good food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices for flights. Some people are not happy with the prohibition on board an airplane, but this opinion is purely individual. Other passengers, on the contrary, greet him.
"Ural Airlines"
The list will continue with this air carrier. The company is not only one of the largest in Russia, it is also among the first in reliability. The main hub is located at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. carry out passenger transportation in more than 183 destinations in 24 countries. Every year, the growth of passengers choosing Ural Airlines increases by an average of 20%.
And today the fleet includes 35 modern airliners, consisting mainly of Airbuses. However, passenger reviews sometimes indicate the opposite. It happens that old planes are launched on flights, which, naturally, people do not like. Sometimes there are not enough blankets. But there are much more positive impressions. This includes friendly staff, cleanliness, flights without delays, and reasonable prices.
The most reliable airlines in Russia, presented above, surpass many of their foreign competitors in terms of safety.
S7 Airlines
The airline is based in Novosibirsk and has been transporting passengers for more than 12 years. Not only does it lead in domestic traffic, but it is also one of the top 50 airlines in the world. Today, the S7 Airlines fleet consists of the most modern and new airliners, the average age is only 6 years. The fleet consists of 32 aircraft, the mainstay of which is the Airbus A319.
S7 Airlines has won international awards several times. Many passengers speak quite well about the quality of the company's aircraft and the service provided. There are no age restrictions, as there are for new ones, there are many budget flight options.
"Transaero"
The rating of the most reliable airlines in Russia continues with the private carrier Transaero. Despite the fact that the company is quite young (founded in 1990), it has already managed to gain international recognition and be included in the top ten safest airlines not only in Russia, but throughout the world. The planes operate both domestic and international flights.
This is the first company in Russia to begin using Boeing aircraft for passenger transportation. She was also the first to introduce electronic tickets. Every year the number of Transaero passengers increases at tremendous speed. However, at the end of 2015 the company went bankrupt, and negotiations are currently underway on a buyout. When this happens, you will be able to enjoy safe flights again, since the company focused on this indicator. It is expected that soon the most reliable airlines in Russia will once again accept Transaero into their ranks.
"Krasaero" and "Yamal"
Despite the fact that these two carriers specialize in narrow destinations, they can also be characterized as the most reliable airlines in Russia. In 1934, an association was formed to serve the northern regions of Russia and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Today Krasaero delivers not only passengers, but also food products and mail to all cities of Russia. The air fleet consists not only of airplanes, but the company also operates helicopter flights to the Far North.
Yamal Airlines was founded in 1997 to provide transportation in the Tyumen region and its autonomous regions. Today it also makes international flights. The main advantage is the new aircraft fleet. Yamal has more than once received the title of the best domestic transportation company, providing its passengers with comfortable and safe conditions.
The most reliable airlines in Russia plan to further improve the level of flight safety.
Airliners today are the most popular way to travel from one point to another. Thanks to a large number of airlines, a passenger can choose the right carrier for himself, focusing on his own preferences and reviews of other travelers left on the Internet. In recent years, the list of Russian airlines has been replenished with new names that have not yet gained popularity among the general mass of our compatriots. Therefore, the issue of choosing the right carrier becomes more and more acute over time, especially in the summer season, when most Russians want to go on vacation. In our article you can familiarize yourself with lists of Russian airlines, formed according to various characteristics. You will also find out what criteria the average passenger uses to make a choice.
Assessment options
Every year, airline ratings are published on the Internet, based on passenger ratings posted on the carrier’s official website. Most often, they are formed by automated systems, regardless of the company’s affiliation. Russian airlines also appear on this list of the best from time to time, although they do not yet occupy a place in the top three leaders. Most often, when creating a rating, the following indicators are taken into account:
- fleet size;
- technical condition of aircraft;
- level of passenger traffic;
- service on board;
- food quality;
- technical equipment of the salon (uninterrupted Wi-Fi, the ability to communicate by mobile phone, and so on);
- reliability.
Typically, an automated program adds up all the ratings for the parameters listed above and, depending on the result obtained, places the airline in one place or another in the rating. However, such a list is not always convenient for our compatriots to follow, because there are not too many Russian air carriers on them. What to do if you are interested in a list of airlines from Russia? For this purpose, we have collected in this article our own ratings of domestic carriers, based on various characteristics.
The most reliable airlines
What kind of flight is each passenger looking forward to? Of course, comfortable, tasty and fast, but first of all, we all hope that the flight will be safe. Therefore, this characteristic worries our compatriots most when they are faced with the question of choosing an air carrier. We present to your attention the TOP 5 most reliable airlines in Russia. The list looks like this:
- Aeroflot;
- "Russia";
- "Victory";
- "Yamal";
- I Fly.
We will briefly tell you about each company.
"Aeroflot"
This leader has been second to no one in the list of safest air carriers for several years now. It is known that the company's aircraft are regularly updated and their average age is four years.
Aeroflot is based in Moscow and has an aircraft fleet of more than one hundred and fifty aircraft. The company's rating is added by ten years of membership in the international air carrier association.
"Russia"
This airline occupies second place on the list quite deservedly. The base airfield is Pulkovo in St. Petersburg. Interestingly, just a few years ago the carrier occupied third place in this ranking. Now, despite the average age of the airliners reaching eleven to thirteen years, Rossiya was able to improve its result. The aircraft fleet consists, according to the latest data, of forty-four aircraft.
Initially, the company was part of the Aeroflot group, but not so long ago it merged with Orenburg AL.
"Victory"
This company is a popular Russian low-cost airline. It has about twelve airliners, the average age of which does not exceed two years. This gives Pobeda the opportunity to receive very high ratings from passengers who, on every flight, note the novelty of the aircraft and the comfort of the cabin.
The airline is based at Vnukovo Airport. Aircraft maintenance also takes place here.
"Yamal"
This airline is well known in the Western Siberian region; it is based in Salekhard and owns an extensive aircraft fleet. Passengers respond positively to flights carried out with the help of this carrier. In addition, it has a very wide geography of routes.
Yamal owns twenty-four aircraft, but their average age is fourteen years.
I Fly
It is one of the youngest airlines in the country. It is based in Vnukovo and has only four airliners. Their age exceeds seventeen years, but still the air carrier confidently holds fifth place in our ranking, which is quite surprising for such a young organization.
There are not too many reviews about this carrier on the Internet, but more than sixty percent of them are positive. This is what allowed the airline to occupy such a high position in the ranking of reliable air carriers.
The largest airlines in Russia: list
The top five largest carriers are as follows:
- Aeroflot. It is not surprising that this organization is also the leader in this rating. Russia's oldest airline operates with fifty countries around the world and transports eight and a half million people annually. According to the latest data, the air carrier operates on one hundred and thirty-one routes.
- S7. Every resident of Siberia is familiar with the logo and colors of this company. Every year two million six hundred thousand people use its services; they fly to eighty-three destinations. With this air carrier, passengers can travel within the country and fly to foreign resorts.
- UTair. Everyone knows that the airline will survive a crisis that has been going on for several years. But even this did not affect the air carrier’s rating. The significantly reduced UTair aircraft fleet now numbers sixty aircraft, which annually transport one million six hundred thousand passengers on domestic and international routes.
- "Ural Airlines". This organization is actively expanding its position; it owns thirty-seven fairly new aircraft. All passengers note the high level of comfort during the flight and the delicious hot meals provided on long-distance routes.
- "Russia". We already wrote about this airline in the previous rating, where it ranked second in reliability. Passenger traffic of one million three hundred thousand people allowed Rossiya to enter the list of the largest air carriers in the country.
Russian airlines, list: rating of the cheapest air carriers
Numerous low-cost airlines are very active in Europe, providing passengers with cheap air tickets, the price of which includes a minimum package of services on board. Thanks to such companies, even students can afford to travel to different countries.
However, when we tried to compile a list of cheap airlines in Russia, it turned out that our country cannot boast of even two low-cost airlines. Therefore, only one company was included in our rating - Pobeda. This carrier was created three years ago specifically to make it easier for Russians to travel around our huge country. It replaced the first domestic low-cost airline Dobrolet, which did not last long.
Our compatriots in their reviews always note the low ticket prices, punctuality and professionalism of the employees. Therefore, if you want to relax as cheaply as possible, then purchase tickets for Pobeda flights.
Charter flights of Russian air carriers: rating
In the summer season, when passenger traffic increases noticeably, Russian charter airlines become in demand. The list of them is not too extensive; it is represented by only two organizations:
- Azur Air. This airline has been operating for three years and operates flights for the tourism operator Anex. On average, the carrier operates flights on eighteen routes; the average age of aircraft is almost twenty years.
- Royal Flight. The charter originated from a company primarily involved in air cargo transportation three years ago. Royal Flight currently operates flights for tour operator Coral Travel. The airline has mastered the Asian route and several routes to Greek resorts.
We hope that with the help of our article it will become much easier for you to navigate Russian air carriers, and your flight will be comfortable, inexpensive and safe.
