Moscow, October 8, 2014 – Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second-largest carrier, is to launch a twice-weekly direct service between London Heathrow and St Petersburg from October 29 this year. It is the first time the route has been operated by Transaero.

The scheduled service will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a Boeing 737 offering Discount class of service.

The flights, operating under the flight numbers UN416 and 415, will depart Heathrow at 18.30, arriving at 1.50am local time at St Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport. The return flights will depart St Petersburg at 15.40, arriving at Heathrow at 16.10. The flight duration is 3h 30min.

Transaero, the award-winning airline, will offer fares for a round trip starting from £186 including taxes.

Discount class is a new product of Transaero Airlines, launched in mid-January, that has already gained popularity among the carrier’s clients. Transaero’s passengers highly appreciate tariff flexibility with the guaranteed high standard of service. The service standard includes free luggage allowance from 10 to 20 kg, which depends on the ticket fare. The service also includes free onboard meals and drinks. Passengers with Discount Class tickets purchased at the highest available airfare can enjoy air travel with a vacant seat next to his/her seat.

Tickets are on sale at the airline’s sales offices as well as at agents’ sales offices, on the airline’s official website www.transaero.ru/en.