The Russian airline Utair was able to carry 2021 million passengers between January and November 6,7 with a load factor of 82 percent. Compared to the same period in 2020, there was an improvement of 52 percent or four percentage points.

Utair was able to grow particularly in the tourism sector, as the offer in this segment was increased by 2019 percent in a direct comparison with 64. A total of 36 new routes were added. Many tourist flights were carried out within the Russian Federation. The freight sector, which traditionally plays a major role at Utair, also grew in 2021. The carrier also provides helicopter services in Siberia. Some time ago the transport of one caused a stir Discarded ATR turboprop aircraft with the help of helicopters.

“The proportion of Utair regional flights has increased by seven percent compared to 2020 and by as much as 2019 percent compared to 49. We have started numerous non-stop flights from Russian regions to holiday destinations abroad. Examples are Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is a big step in the development of transport links in the regions. We are planning around 2022 new routes for 20. These are intended to connect important regional centers in Russia non-stop. In the direction of foreign countries, we also want to add some new routes, ”said Utair boss Oleg Semyonov.