Kogalymavia Airlines: reviews of employees and passengers

Not all use the services of large and famous air operators. First of all, this is because new and relatively small companies conduct a more flexible pricing policy, which attracts the end user. In this case, it is necessary to look at which fleet of aircraft this carrier, because you trust the pilot their lives and the lives of their children.

Today, Kogalymavia is in the center of our attention. Reviews about it are quite different, there are enthusiastic praises and full of negative statements. Of course, we all have our own opinion, and it's very difficult to please everyone. Therefore, our task is to get out of this middle ground, having studied the opinions of the majority of people who flew with this airline.

About company

When did the plane that belonged to Kogalymavia take its first flight? Reviews, by the way, refer to us precisely by 1993, when the air carrier just entered the market. Already then he won fame, as he offered a large range of services to the Russian citizens with an unskilled service. Almost immediately the company entered the market with charter and scheduled flights to major Russian cities, using helicopters as well. Until now, all three areas of activity have remained, with each year the fleet of aircraft and helicopters is being improved, and new directions are opening up.

The priority activity of an air carrier is charter flights. At the same time, from the very beginning and up to the present day, the company has set its task to the convenience and safety of passengers. Perhaps this explains why people describe their impression of flying from Kogalymavia. The reviews invariably contain words of gratitude to pilots and flight attendants, as well as warm impressions of the flight itself.

Pages of History

Let's return to the past a bit and see how the air carrier entered the market. I must say that only at the dawn of its activities the company was called "Kogalymavia". Reviews often mention another name - Kolavia. This, in fact, means the same thing.

But on this we will not stop. The fact is that in 2012 the air carrier rebranded, after which the name was changed to METROJET. At the same time, many people, constantly flying aircraft of this company, still know it as "Kogalymavia". The feedback of passengers shows that the quality of services has remained unchanged for two decades already.

Main directions

Since its inception, the company has started regular and charter flights from Surgut and Nizhnevartovsk airports to all major Russian cities. First of all, these are flights to the capital. Also, passengers began to pay great attention to flights to St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd and Kiev, Baku and Anapa, Sochi and Simferopol. Already in itself, the presence of such a large number of open areas attracted the attention of the target audience to the company Kogalymavia.

The passengers' feedback emphasizes that they choose it for two reasons. The first is comfortable flights without a transfer to major Russian cities, and the second is the affordable price of tickets.

Innovations

As the airline grew and developed, it was decided to introduce helicopters into the park. In the conditions of the Khanty-Mansiysk district, nature is sometimes unpredictable, and helicopters help to get to the place in the most difficult weather conditions. Now the company "Kogalymavia" begins to work in these two directions. Employee feedback indicates that the top priority of managers from the very beginning was the competence of the staff. In this regard, attestation, training, and training are regularly conducted. People are very pleased that managers understand the importance of their work and strive to maintain the high status of the company due to the professionalism of employees.

Aircraft fleet

In the 90s the company fleet consisted of TU-134 and TU-154 aircraft. These are excellent aircraft, which became the face of the company Kogalymavia. The feedback from the staff says that from the very first day of operation and until now all the planes are in excellent technical condition, they are regularly inspected, and those that have already served their term are replaced with new ones.

In 2009, the company's fleet was replenished with two Airbus A320s. In 2011, the TU aircraft completed their last flights and were completely replaced by the A320 and A321.

Cooperation with tour operators

Of course, this is a direct opportunity for the airline to earn money. Modern and well equipped airliners successfully perform flights of leading tour operators in Russia. Again, their feedback about the airline "Kogalymavia" confirms the information that we are talking about a reliable carrier who owns a first class air fleet. In addition, many tour operators are making inquiries about the qualifications of pilots, because the life of their customers directly depends on this.

And after such serious checks, they not only continue cooperation, but also advise this carrier to their colleagues. This can be regarded as the highest praise. Of course, reviews about the airline "Kogalymavia" are more based on the cost of the flight and the subjective feelings of ordinary people. Most of them are very good. People confirm that the cabin is a little cramped, but takeoff and landing pass almost unnoticed, and direct flights take a little time, and this is the most important thing.

Development prospects

Since June 2013, a new era in the development of the company, namely, the international tourist holding company TH & C has entered the air carrier "Kogalymavia". The fleet of aircraft (reviews about them are mostly good, and the rest can be attributed to the fact that not all are well tolerated such trips) will be expanded and supplemented by new aircraft, since now the number of routes is increased several times. It will be both new flights within the country, and international directions. That is, the company has already moved beyond the domestic carrier and is rapidly moving further.

In this regard, the management determines new priorities for the development of the Kogalymavia air carrier. The aircraft fleet (passenger reviews are very helpful in finding weaknesses and correcting them) will not only be expanded, but also modified. Engineers-designers promise to optimize the technical condition of ships, so that in flight passengers do not shake. That is, much is being done to ensure that the end user of services is satisfied.

Additional tasks

Not only Kogalymavia airplanes will be modified. Reviews say that it is difficult to find tickets for sale. Not everyone has the time and opportunity to go to the station. It is for the convenience of its customers that the company opens additional sales points for individuals. That is, getting a ticket will be much easier and faster. Also, the sale will be carried out through the site, which will enable you to book a travel document and pay it through the card without leaving the workplace.

Expanding the fleet and increasing the number of employees entails increased costs, but the company's main goal is to implement cost-effective and safe flights that correspond to the flight program schedule. This gives us hope that the company, despite its serious growth and development, will not abandon its course and will remain available to the majority of Russians.

Let's sum up the results

Analyzing the information that is available in various forums, one can come to the conclusion that the reviews of the company "Kogalymavia" are divided into two groups. One of them is big, and here people are saying that the flights are going well. Pilots are real professionals, stewardesses are nice and friendly, there is a doctor on board. In the salon is really not too spacious, but this is offset by the fact that conveniently selected direct flights last not so long.

An additional plus, which people celebrate, is the cleanliness and fresh air in the cabin. Drinks and food at a decent level - no frills, but delicious. The second category of reviews is very few, and judging by it, everything was bad - noisy, dirty, cramped and the like. Perhaps, passengers simply do not tolerate flights, or competitors try to confuse people.

Summarizing, we can say that this is an excellent airline that has been involved in transportation for a long time. During this time, she earned her name and regular customers, the number of which is steadily growing.