The Nordwind Airlines was highly appraised for its performance and has become a diploma holder of the National aviation Award «Wings of Russia»* (Krylia Rossii)* in the «Passenger Transportation from 1 to 6 million passengers/pro year» category upon results of 2021 Business year.
This assessment is the recognition of the fact that Nordwind Airlines continues to successfully execute its extensive program of domestic and international flights.
At the end of 2021, the Nordwind Airlines carried 5,909,139 passengers on its flights**, exceeding the 2019 volumes by 7%.
Due to the route map intensive expansion, the number of airline routes over the past year compared to year 2019 increased by 34%, and reached the new peak of 35,011 flights.
The share of the regular flights in the Nordwind route network in 2021 has increased / raised/ jumped/ reached 74%. The Airline has created a number of regional hubs base airports (in Sochi, Kaliningrad, and Saint Petersburg). Thanks to the growing presence in the regions of Russia, the number of scheduled flights without stop in Moscow has grown up to 60%, while in 2019 this parameter has not exceeded 15%.
We would like to say thanks for the vote of confidence from you and are always happy to see passengers on board of Nordwind!
*Evgeny Chibiryov National Aviation Award. Over the course of 25 years the award has earned a reputation as a welcomed sign of recognition from the professional community and passengers. The airlines and airports that increase the global competitiveness of the industry and raise the quality standard for the air travelling as well as bring new technologies to the market – have the chance to be awarded. Those airlines that are working on developing the country's route network, increasing the availability of air transportation for the population are also in focus of attention and participate in the contest.
The Wings of Russia — 2021/ «Krylia Rossii — 2021» Award is held by Infomost Consulting company with the support of the Russian Association of Air Transport Operators and the informational and analytical portal ato.ru.
** regular and non-scheduled flights of the airline are included into estimates.
Nordwind is one of the biggest airlines in Russia in terms of passenger turnover and has one of the most expansive route networks of scheduled flights in the country. The base airports of the airline are Sheremetyevo, Pulkovo, Sochi and Kaliningrad. With flexible fares, convenient flight schedules and loyalty program, a flight with Nordwind will be a successful start of a journey for both business travelers and those who are looking to enjoy a planned vacation.
The airline was awarded with the Skytrax World Airline Award in the «Best carrier of Russia to resort destinations 2021» category.
Nordwind has strengthened its leading position at the Skyway Service Award 2022 by winning the title of the Best Airline in the International Tourist Charter category.
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