Air company "Azur Air": reviews. International charter flights

The tourist sphere is developing more and more. And customer requests are growing equally. Modern tourists try to choose more economical options or improve the quality of recreation. When travelers are identified with the destination, the choice of carrier begins. "Azur Air" is an airline that cooperates with major travel agencies in Russia and some other countries of the post-Soviet space.

Katekavia

"Azur Air" is part of the Anex Tourist Group holding, which has existed for more than seventeen years. It is based in Turkey and cooperates with eighteen countries. For a long time he managed to conclude contracts with the world's most famous hotels and provides passengers with a high level of service.

The current "Azur Air" was formerly called "Katekavia". The company was founded on December 26, 1995 and initially provided flights to the regions of Siberia and the Volga region. In 2012, Uteir bought out almost twenty-five percent of the shares of Katekavia. And until the spring of 2015, it was considered a subsidiary company, until the securities were not resold.

"Katekavia" (the current "Azur Air"): passenger reviews

The company, unfortunately, acquired a somewhat negative reputation due to two incidents. In the first case, in 2010, an accident occurred during the landing of the aircraft. Twelve people died as a result. In the second case, in 2014, there was an unpleasant incident. The chassis of the aircraft was hard to freeze to the runway, and passengers had to push a multi-toned liner. Both cases caused a stormy reaction from the customers of "Kateavia". And all the troubles of the carrier were described in detail in the mass media.

Azur Air

On December 17, 2014, the administration and general director changed in Kateavia. As a result, the name for "Azur Air" also changed. The company withdrew from the holding company Anex Tourist Group and began to work closely with the large Russian tour operator Anex Tour. Before that time, the passenger turnover of Azur Air was approximately 115,000 per year. But in 2015 it rose to a mark of two million. Departures from the capital of the Russian Federation are carried out from Domodedovo. "Azur Air" has its own Internet portal, which hosts:

• All contact information and location of the main office;
• open vacancies;
• Airline news;
• Form for questions online;
• Reviews of passengers;
• Form for registration online:
• Rules for carrying hand luggage and luggage;
• Routes;
• Rules of conduct of passengers aboard the liner;
• Photo gallery and company policy;
• Publication of flight logs.

Work of the company

"Azur Air" is an airline whose main office is located at Domodedovo airport. There are 4 key sites: in St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Krasnoyarsk and Rostov-on-Don. And small - in thirty Russian cities. Until 2016, Azur Air ("Catecavia") was a charter world carrier: in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

But since the beginning of the year, Azur Air has been granted state admission. And now the company can on a regular basis perform international flights. Between them and charter flights there is a significant difference. Regular international flights can only be carried out by a company that has state approval. Without it, it is prohibited by law.

What are regular flights?

Regular flights, which are now admitted to LLC Azur Air, are held by companies only on a strict schedule. Therefore, the flight must take place, even if only one passenger is on board the liner. The ticket for such a flight is a legally registered contract. According to him, the air carrier provides services. You can buy such a contract at ticket offices or on the airline portal.

In the event that a passenger decides to forgo a flight for some reason, he can pass a ticket. In this case, only a fraction of the cost is returned. It is determined by the type of contract that was drawn up by Azur Air. Tickets are different. It depends on when they are bought. The farther in time from departure - the cheaper.

If the flight is strongly delayed, the company, and in this case "Azur Air", should provide passengers with accommodation and provide free meals. Many carriers, who are allowed regular flights, have bonus programs.

Charter flights

"Azur Air" - an airline that performs and charter flights. These are ordered flights in a certain direction. Regular flights in these directions are usually not carried out. In the role of the customer, mainly tourist companies. Features of charter flights:

1. Such flights are not made on a specific timetable. And in between regular flights. Most often it's late night or early morning. On charter flights, departure times often vary or flight delays occur.
2. You can buy a ticket only in travel agencies. Or on a special Internet portal on the day of departure. At official points of sale tickets for charter flights are usually not sold. Booking for such flights is excluded.
3. A charter ticket is not a legally binding agreement. Therefore, in case of force majeure, it is not possible to present claims to the air carrier company.
4. If the passenger refuses to fly (or in case of a change of time or direction of the flight), the money for the ticket is not refundable.
5. Charter flights do not divide in a cabin on classes.
6. Any bonus programs and discounts are not available.

But in charter flights before the regular there is also an advantage. This is a low ticket price. It can be three times lower than on regular flights in the same direction. And charter flights continue to be carried out in the company "Azur Air". The traveler's comments on such flights are very positive, despite the attendant risks. The carrier "Azur Air" carries out charter flights to:

• Spain;
• Thailand;
• Greece;
• Dominican Republic;
• Bulgaria;
• Tunisia;
• Russia;
• Cyprus.

Aviapark

By the end of 2015, the fleet had fourteen airliners in service. Mostly an American manufacturer of Boeing. Of these, nine models are 757-200. The maximum capacity is 238 people. Speed "Boeing-757-200" reaches 850 kilometers per hour. In the company, the liners of this model have been used for at least fourteen years, and some - more than twenty.

In the fleet there are planes of the Boeing-767 series. "Azure Air" - the owner of five of these aircraft. 335 - maximum number of passengers accommodating the aircraft. It can reach speeds of up to 851 kilometers per hour. In the company the airliners of this model have been used for at least seventeen years, and some and more than twenty.

"Azure Air" purchased a new model - "Boeing-737-800". This aircraft accommodates almost 350 passengers. And the liner's speed reaches up to 850 kilometers per hour. On average, the "age" of the company's aircraft is no less than seventeen years. And this, by modern standards, a lot. But even on such liners the company "Azur Air" differs a high level of transportations. The reviews left by the grateful passengers speak for themselves.

Uniform of stewardesses

In 2015, during the professional holiday (Day of the conductor), "Azur Air" participated in the defile of the stewardesses. The contest was held by Domodedovo airport. More than 25 Russian and foreign airlines took part in the defile. "Azure Air" demonstrated a new uniform created by the famous designer Sedef Kalarkan.

Considering the long flights made by air carriers, the preference was given to high-tech fabrics, which are very convenient for everyday wear. Costumes are made of quality materials. They successfully combine functionality and luxury. Attracts the look of a harmonious mix of lines and colors, symbolizing the company "Azur Air".

Passenger Reviews

In one of the flights to Novokuznetsk many passengers expressed gratitude to the company "Azur Air" and the crew of the liner. During the flight, they several times fell into turbulence. At this time, the liner commander occasionally contacted the passengers. They noted that it was especially pleasant that the commander tried to calm them down, and his confident voice really helped to relax.

During other flights, passengers also left positive feedback about the work of the crew. Flight attendants are always very attentive to the requests and desires of travelers. Customers of the company were noted for their benevolence and quality of service.

Passengers also note the convenience of electronic registration, which can be accessed on the company's Internet portal just hours before the flight. Convenient distances between the seats, which is very important for people with long legs. Takeoff and landing - smooth, for children immediately offered rugs.