2009. 02. 25
Malév and Aeroflot will once again operate joint services between Budapest-Moscow starting from the summer timetable. Parallel with the entry into force of the code-share agreement on combined operations Malév services will return to Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the Aeroflot hub.
As a result of the cooperation between the national carriers of Hungary and Russia, passengers of Malév and Aeroflot can once again select from two flights a day between the two capitals starting from the beginning of the summer timetable i.e. from 29 March 2009. Malév will operate its Next-Generation Boeing 737s on the code-share route, and Aeroflot will fly its Airbus A319 aircraft. In line with the free sale-based code-share arrangement, both Malév and Aeroflot place their own marketing codes (MA and SU, respectively) on the other airline's service.
Both airlines expect the harmonization of operations - guaranteeing convenient connecting flights - to further strengthen traffic on the route. At present Malév's Moscow service has excellent connections to destinations in West and Southeast Europe.
This is not the first time that the two airlines have cooperated. From 2002 right up until 30 March 2008, Malév and Aeroflot operated their flights between the two capitals under a similar agreement.
Malév Hungarian Airlines
Malév Hungarian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Hungary, can look back on more than 60 years of outstanding achievements and service. Today Malév is acknowledged as one of the leading airlines in the Central-Eastern European region.
More than 3 million customers fly on its scheduled flights each year. The company's planes are in the air virtually continuously from morning to night, providing coverage to 49 cities in 32 countries. Malév's fleet comprises 25 aircraft, the core of which is made up of new 18 Boeing 737 Next-Generation planes.
Malév is an IATA IOSA registered airline, the Hungarian national carrier completed the most advanced industrial audit with outstanding results. The certificate records that Malév belongs among those airlines recognized and certified as providing safety and quality services.
The quality services supplied by Malév are recognized not only by domestic and foreign travellers but also by prestigious international bodies with such awards as 'The Best Cabin Staff in Eastern Europe' by SkyTrax or 'Best Airline in Eastern Europe' by the US Global Traveler Magazine for two years running.
Further information on www.malev.com
About Aeroflot
The hub of the Russian national carrier, Aeroflot is the international airport Sheremetyevo in Moscow. Air4oflot is Russia's biggest carrier transporting 10 million customers a year, together with its subsidiaries, as the Aeroflot Group 12 millions. Aeroflot operates services to 95 destinations in 48 countries. The company holds a 45% share of regular international flight to and from Russia and has a growing presence on the domestic routes with around 12,5% (together with its subsidiaries 17%).
The airline has over 90 aircraft and its fleet is one of the youngest in Europe. New generation Sukhoi SuperJet 100s regional jets will join Aeroflot's continuously growing fleet in the future.
Today, Aeroflot is an airline with an excellent safety record, operational reliability and a reputation for industry leading customer service. Aeroflot was the first Russian airline to be included in IATA's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registry. It is fully ISO 9000 safety credited.
Further information on www.aeroflot.ru