The growing popularity of passenger air travel has made it possible to reduce the cost of plane tickets, so flights have become available to a much wider circle of Russians. Retired people also use the services of airlines, because lack of work allows them to freely manage their time. However, the monthly payments are not large enough for regular travel. by air as the air ticket price remains quite high.
To improve the situation, the government has taken the initiative to introduce subsidized flights. The essence of the program is to reduce prices for part of the amount by the state. Airlines supported the initiative, and since 2009 people who have reached retirement age can fly within the territory Russian Federation on a preferential basis. The discount is about 50% for most flights. The rest have a fixed tariff.
Many airlines also often conduct additional promotions for this category of citizens. For example, sometimes a discount on air tickets for pensioners is provided by Aeroflot - Russian Airlines. The beginning of the program was laid in such regions of Russia as Far East and the Far North. Then the field of subsidies was expanded to the annexation of Magadan and Kaliningrad regions, Chukotka, Transbaikal and Volga Federal Districts, Sakhalin and other cities of our country.
In addition to flights between the cities of the above regions, certain classes of the population are eligible to purchase discount tickets by plane in the direction of the Crimean Peninsula, as well as the European part of Russia. In 2017, Aeroflot Airlines has already launched passenger air services under the government subsidy program in the following areas:
- from Kaliningrad to Moscow and from Moscow to Kaliningrad the price of the flight is 3,800 rubles;
- from Kaliningrad to St. Petersburg the price of an air ticket is 3,500 rubles, the same is the cost of a return flight.
This tariff is valid only from May 15 to October 15, 2017. Special prices are set for air travel to Simferopol from different cities Russia. The cost is indicated in rubles per passenger belonging to the privileged category of the population, for comparison, the price of an air ticket is written in brackets at the usual fare established for September 2017:
- from Kazan - 2,750 (5,000-8,250);
- from Krasnodar, Volgograd, Rostov-on-Don and Mineralnye Vody- 2,500 (on average - 4,000-8,000);
- from Perm - 3,500 (6,000-7,500);
- from Tyumen - 4,250 (7,000-7,500);
- from Ufa - 3,125 (5,000-7,500);
- from Chelyabinsk - 3750 (6,000-7,750);
- from Orenburg and Nizhny Novgorod- 3,375 (on average - 5,000-8,250);
- from Omsk - 5,000 (7,500-11,000);
- from Novosibirsk - 6,000 (11,000).
IN summer months prices rise even higher. The tariff can be used from May 15 to November 30, 2017, prices are valid in both directions.
The age and conditions for obtaining benefits when buying plane tickets are clearly spelled out in the legislation, and accordingly, discounts on air tickets from Aeroflot are not limited to pensioners. the following privileged groups of persons holding Russian Federation citizenship are entitled:
- Women from 55 years old inclusive.
- Men from 60 years old inclusive.
- Residents of Russia under the age of 23.
- Persons of any age who have a group 1 disability with an accompanying person.
- Persons with disabilities of groups 2 and 3 in childhood.
- People who belong to the group of accompanying a child with disabilities.
To use the right to the benefit, pensioners must check a special box when booking air tickets on the Aeroflot website, and present a pension certificate when checking in or boarding a plane. Air carrier employees may not require this document, but, according to the laws, the passenger is obliged to show the necessary papers at the request of the responsible persons.
If necessary documents will not be with you, the passenger can be removed from the flight. In addition, booking and buying plane tickets requires the mandatory presence of a passport with registration and proof of Russian citizenship. An identity card will also be required before departure, when passengers are checked in for the flight.
Special benefits are provided for pensioners with disabilities, confirmed by a certificate of disability of groups 1 and 2. Every year, this category of Russians can go by air to medical and sanatorium-type institutions to restore their health. The flight is fully compensated from the state budget.
Disabled pensioners of 3 groups who have a job at the same time, or people accompanying them, purchase plane tickets with a fifty percent discount.
True, you will have to pay for your own money, and upon returning, the Social Protection Fund at the place of registration will reimburse the costs if you have the appropriate documents, including a referral for treatment from a doctor.
Low-cost air tickets, which the oldest air carrier of our country offers to retirees, assume payment of only the basic fare without commissions and fuel surcharges. This fare includes a rather limited package of services, but seniors will receive all the service that standard economy class passengers are entitled to.
Restrictions apply to:
- baggage allowance - you can only take with you carry-on luggage or the minimum allowed number of kilograms for the luggage compartment, the information should be clarified with the airline managers or hotline operators;
- meals on board - as a rule, during flights, you will not be able to have lunch or even just a snack;
- refund of air tickets or change of travel dates, flight route entails the imposition of a fine in the amount of most of the cost of a plane ticket, sometimes it is impossible to refund a ticket in principle;
- booking certain places it will not work in the cabin - privileged categories of citizens, as well as the owners of air tickets with the cheapest tariff, will have to take the most inconvenient seats.
Nevertheless, the use of privileges for flights to different points of Russia is increasing every year, more and more pensioners find out that they are entitled to a large discount on air tickets. In addition, various promotions from the Aeroflot airline periodically take place, within the framework of which pensioners, especially participants in hostilities, are given the opportunity to travel by airline liners with additional reduced prices.
Discounts on air tickets for Aeroflot pensioners
Hand luggage
It is allowed to take a 10 kg bag into the cabin when flying in Comfort or Economy classes. For Business Class passengers, the allowance has been increased to 15 kg. In any case, baggage must not exceed 55 cm in length, 40 cm in width and 25 cm in height.
Checked baggage
Norm free carriage baggage depends on the class and the chosen destination.
- Economy - free 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg;
- Economy Premium and Comfort - 2 pieces of luggage, each no more than 23 kg;
- Business - 2 pieces of baggage, each no more than 32 kg.
Exceptions:
- In Economy in the directions of Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, as well as on flights between Tel Aviv and New York, Washington, it is allowed to take 2 pieces of baggage.
- On flights from Tokyo to Moscow / St. Petersburg, Economy and Comfort class passengers are also allowed to take 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg each. Business class - 3 seats, no more than 32 kg each.
Excess baggage
If the baggage exceeds the norm, you will have to pay extra for it.
Extra bed
The second place costs 2,500 rubles, the third and subsequent ones - 7,500 rubles each. Such rates are valid in Russia.
If the flight is carried out between Russia and the USA, Asia abroad (except for Russian destinations in Asia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan), the price will be $ 100 / € 100 ($ 200 / € 200 - for the third and each next place), and on other routes - 50 $ / 50 € (150 $ / 150 € - for the third and every next place).
Overweight
For an excess of prices, others. If the suitcase weighs more than 23 kg (more than 32 kg for business class), they will write a check for 2500 rubles (5000 rubles for business class) when flying in Russia.
125 $ / 125 € (200 $ / 200 € for business class) - for international transportation from / to America and Asia abroad.
On the rest international flights- 100 $ / 100 € (150 $ / 150 € for business class).
Flight with a child Aeroflot
Flight with a child under two years old
Child ticket:
- Only one child under the age of 2 years can be checked in for one adult passenger for carriage without a separate seat.
- Child ticket (up to 2 years old) without separate seat on the domestic flights within the Russian Federation is provided free of charge, on international flights the discount is 90%.
- If a child (up to 2 years old) needs a separate seat, the discount on the ticket depends on the fare and can be up to 50%.
- Without a seat - 1 piece of baggage, maximum 10 kg, size in the sum of 3 dimensions not more than 115 cm;
- With the provision of a seat - in accordance with the class and tariff;
- Baby strollers and bassinets are free of charge. Weight should not exceed 20 kg;
- Free transportation of a child seat is possible only if there is a separate seat for the child. Also, the chair must have a special marking from the manufacturer.
Aeroflot is perhaps the most famous Russian airline, which for many years has been the market leader in ticket sales and the number of flights. Using the services of the service, the client will be able to fly to almost anywhere in the world without transfers. For flights, you can receive bonuses that can be used for discounts on future purchases.
A convenient website will allow you to choose a flight and plan a trip, including the choice of a hotel and transfer. Attractive promotions are regularly held here, within the framework of which you can save a lot. If you activate the secret code, you can get not only benefits, but also additional privileges. Anyone can apply such aeroflot.ru promo codes.
To activate the voucher, you just need to copy the set of symbols and paste it into a special field when purchasing. All Aeroflot working coupons and promotional codes for September 2019 are available on this page. Travel in comfort and pleasure!
Aeroflot flies 270 routes, and the official website helps to reserve tickets at a discount without queues and intermediaries. Aeroflot promotions guarantee discounts on tickets, as well as flexible prices for:
- Special courses for pilots;
- Organization of conferences and cruises;
- Group transportation;
- Hotel room reservation.
Discount Aeroflot tickets can be booked online by visiting the official website, having previously ordered an Aeroflot promo code. It is possible to pay for Aeroflot tickets at a discount by cards and e-money, by invoice and deferred system.
Aeroflot special offers
The Aeroflot coupon provides access to the Business Pass for round-trip flights and a comfortable Aeroflot-Shuttle schedule. Flights with a coupon will be cheap, and discounts will apply to Aeroflot products. At the sale of the online store, it is possible to buy inexpensive cosmetic products, souvenirs and gifts. Earning miles on a bonus card means benefits and privileges:
- Separate check-in area and VIP waiting areas;
- Accelerated passport and visa control;
- The right to choose seats;
- Priority of service at cash desks and offices, when boarding and dropping off baggage;
- Premium air ticket and companion gift card.
The company provides passengers with cheap plane tickets and promotions, as well as cost savings for corporate clients. Aeroflot is inexpensive, fast and comfortable.
