History of Russian vIM Airlines originates from 2002. A year later, the young company becomes the official carrier of goods and passengers. Since 2004, the company has reached a new level, increasing the number of aircraft, and at the same time mastering new directions of flights. Thanks to these actions, already in 2004 the company became a leader in providing charter transportation to existing tourist destinations. Included in the holding of the same name with the airline "Russian Sky".
The activities of the airline "VIM Airlines"
VIM-Avia Airlines expanded its activities in 2006 and established official partnerships with the UN, fulfilling its orders. A year later, strategic measures aimed at further growth of the airline contributed to the fact that VIM Airlines became the leader in the number of passengers carried. Air traffic intensity is significantly increased as a result of effective company management and excellent staff work.
Modern air park
The company owns a fleet of the most modern ships, equipped with audio and video equipment and the most effective means of ensuring the safety of air transportation.
The sphere of influence of VIM-Avia Airlines on the territory of Russia is constantly growing due to the rapid growth of its air traffic.
The main objective of the company is to organize a safe and comfortable flight of aircraft customers. Why is the air carrier continuously updating the air fleet? For the same purpose, strict compliance with international standards and norms for the operation of civil aviation vessels is ensured.
Note that 2010 was marked for the Russian air carrier VIM-Avia by obtaining the IOSA Certificate. Thus, the International Air Transport Association recognized the safety of airline flights operated by the airline in all directions.
Future plans of Wim Avia
The number of passengers carried by VIM-Avia over the past year has already exceeded two million. The airline management is committed to further growth of this indicator and plans to bring it to 5 million passengers. To achieve goals in a short time, the airline company expands the geography of flights and equips its fleet with the latest liners, providing more efficient work.
Constant holding of shares, the introduction of preferential tariffs helps to attract new customers and increase passenger flow.
Social priorities
VIM Airlines - a socially oriented company that carries out charity in different directions. The Russian airline helps war and labor veterans, supports orphans, students, provides funding in the field of culture and sports. Support is provided to people in difficulty due to emergency events.
Special conditions for purchasing tickets and registration
Tickets for flights operated by the major Russian air carrier VIM Airlines are sold at the airport ticket offices, and there is a possibility of ordering on the website. Settlement for airline tickets is carried out in cash and non-cash.
The carrier has implemented an online check-in procedure for the greater comfort of its customers.
Online check-in provides VIM Airlines passengers with the choice of free space in the cabin, and the opportunity not to stand at the check-in counter when there is no baggage. For the convenience of customers who were not burdened with luggage, self-check-in kiosks were organized at the airport. Passing registration in them is not difficult and does not take so much necessary time. Passengers flying to certain international destinations can reserve an empty seat in the cabin at their discretion using a mobile device.
IATA Code: NN, ICAO Code: MOV
Contact Information
- Address: 119052, Russia, Moscow, ul. Novokhokhlovskaya, d. 23/1.
- Telephone: +74956429611;
- Email: [email protected];
- Official site:
Vim Airlines or VIM-Avia is a Russian carrier operating domestic and international flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport. When planning a flight, it is necessary to clarify all the information about the carrier in advance so as not to encounter surprises. Like every air carrier, VIM-Avia has a number of nuances.
Carrier Information
VIM-Avia operates flights to Europe, Central Asia and the Russian Federation from Moscow Domodedovo Airport. The history of the airline dates back to 2002. VIM is the initials of the founder of the company.
The airline code is NN. The carrier specializes in domestic and charter flights. Flights by airline airlines are considered safe, but the carrier cannot boast of an obligation. According to statistics, this airline more often than others in the Russian Federation delays charter flights.
The number of passengers carried by Wim Avia in 2016 exceeded 2 million.
Vim Airlines is a Russian airline, and the official website is made entirely in Russian. The site provides in detail all the information about the company, as well as contact details and telephone service center. Thanks to a simple and intuitive interface, you can quickly book a ticket on the site. The company also has access to online registration for flight NN (carrier code), which saves time for each passenger.
Online registration
Before registering for an online flight, you need to know the features of this service. Registration on the site becomes available no earlier than a day before the flight and closes 4 hours before the departure of the aircraft.
A passenger cannot register online in the following cases:
- age up to 14 years in the absence of accompaniment;
- pregnancy;
- difficulty in traveling with disability or being overweight.
Passengers transporting animals, as well as people with babies, must check in only at the counter at the airport. Also, restrictions are imposed on deported, exiled and detained passengers.
When registering online, it is not possible to order additional services, so if you need to accompany or transport animals, you should check in at the airport.
Advantages of registering on the company website:
- lack of queues and a large margin of time;
- independent choice of a place in the cabin;
- self-printing of boarding talents.
Important! If the passenger does not have luggage, except for hand luggage, check-in online eliminates the need to go to the counter at the airport.
To register, you must go to the appropriate page. Enter the following data there:
- last name of the passenger;
- flight number;
- electronic ticket number.
Also, in the corresponding window, the flight date is selected. After identification, the passenger will be redirected to the page for registration for the flight. If registration is already open, in the appropriate window, select the passenger's last name and click the "Go to registration" button. Then the site will redirect to the page to select a place in the cabin. The seat map, depending on the flight, is painted in several colors. Not every sector of places is available at online registration. So, the places of increased comfort require an additional fee of 1000 or 2000 rubles (depending on the flight distance) and are paid only at the check-in desk at the airport.
Having chosen the place you like, you must press the button at the bottom of the page and confirm the correctness of the entered data. Then the passenger will be redirected to the page for printing boarding passes. You can print them immediately or redirect yourself to e-mail.
If you have a printed boarding pass, there is no need for additional check-in at the counter if the passenger does not check in their luggage. Thus, for a passenger with carry-on baggage, online check-in is a great way to avoid queues at the front desk. But do not forget that you need to arrive at the airport in advance in order to have time to go through all the customs formalities.
Important! Passenger groups of more than nine people cannot check in online.
If a passenger has difficulty printing boarding passes, this problem can be solved directly at the check-in counter at the airport. Call for help no later than an hour before the flight departure.
Airline Rates
The airline has 5 fares:
- Promo
- Economy;
- Economy Plus;
- Economy Comfort;
- Business.
Priority during check-in is given to a passenger who has bought Economy Comfort and Business fare tickets. These tariffs also include improved food and a large baggage allowance.
The most budgetary tariff is Promo. When purchasing tickets at this fare, it should be borne in mind that the terms of the fare exclude the possibility of a ticket refund or a change in the flight date.
If necessary, return the ticket should contact the place of purchase. In this case, the passenger must have a passport with him. If the ticket was purchased on the site, to issue a refund, you must send a request to the email address of the carrier’s service center.
The cost of the ticket refund penalty depends on when the operation was made. If the return is issued more than a day before the flight, the cost of the service is 1000 rubles. If less than 24 hours are left before the flight, the fine is 1000 rubles and half the cost of the ticket. Returning a ticket after the departure of the aircraft will cost 2000 rubles and half the cost of the ticket.
Important! If you need to exchange a ticket, you will have to pay a fine. Exchange is not provided for in the company, so you should issue a refund, and then purchase a new ticket.
Special offer from the company
In some areas, involving a long flight, passengers can use the hotel accommodation service for one day free of charge. The service is available only for flights from Irkutsk, Yakutsk, Anadyr and a number of other cities. The service is also available for flights to these cities. A detailed list of directions should be found on the official website or in the service center.
Accommodation for passengers departing from Domodedovo Airport is possible not earlier than a day before the departure time. The accommodation service is not provided if less than five hours are left before departure.
In order to use the service, the passenger must contact the airport ticket office before the flight or immediately after it. The service is provided only with a passenger ticket.
Important! Accommodation is free for one day, but does not include meals in the hotel.
Baggage
The baggage allowance on VIM-Avia airplanes depends on the comfort class and is:
- 1st place, weight up to 10 kg for the tariff "Promo";
- 1st place, weight up to 23 kg - “Economy”;
- 2 places, each weighing up to 23 kg - “Economy Plus”;
- 2 seats, each weighing up to 32 kg - tariffs “Economy comfort” and “Business”.
The weight of hand luggage for the first three tariffs is not more than 5 kg. By purchasing tickets at the Economy Comfort and Business fares, a passenger can carry up to 10 kg of hand luggage.
In addition, when flying in some directions, the baggage allowance changes. On flights to or from Tajikistan, a passenger can carry up to 20 kg of baggage free of charge, regardless of comfort class.
When flying to Pevek, the baggage allowance is 23 kg in the luggage compartment and 5 kg of hand luggage.
When traveling with children, the stroller is folded when transported without payment. There is no need to pay for the transport of skis and additional ski equipment if the mass of skis with the cover is no more than 10 kg, and the cover with additional equipment weighs less than 6 kg.
In addition, a restriction is imposed on the dimensions of the luggage carried. The total dimensions of each side of the baggage should not be more than 2030 mm. The dimensions of hand luggage should not exceed 550x400x4200 mm.
When traveling with small children and infants, the child’s seat can be transported free of charge, but only on condition that the child is provided with a separate seat on which to fix the seat.
Transportation of animals, except for a guide dog, is not included in the baggage allowance and is paid separately, regardless of whether the pet is carried in the cabin or in the luggage compartment. At the same time, the carrier presents a number of requirements that must be observed when transporting a pet.
Excess baggage is paid when buying tickets or during check-in at the airport. It is necessary to notify about excess baggage in advance, as well as pay the cost of baggage.
Important! Baggage rates may vary depending on the flight, so this information should be obtained from airline employees when issuing tickets. Pets are also charged in advance.
Meals during the flight
Despite the negative reviews you can find about Vim Airlines, this airline pays attention to food on board. It depends on two factors: passenger comfort class and flight duration.
Business travelers receive a hot lunch or hot breakfast. Serving size and ration depend on the duration of the trip.
In economy class on short flights, lasting up to 3.5 hours, passengers are offered a tea set - pastries and a hot drink (tea or coffee). For flights that last longer than 3.5 hours, the passenger receives hot meals. The selection of soft drinks on the airline's planes is small - tea, coffee, water. All food is served in standard plastic boxes.
On regular flights, each passenger can pre-order special meals. Among the assortment of special meals are food for vegetarians, food for passengers with religious restrictions, special food for babies. Special meals are available free of charge, but only by reservation and during flights, lasting more than four hours.
Important! The need for special meals should be notified to airline employees at least one day before the departure of the aircraft.
Flights with children
If you plan to fly with a child, parents must book tickets in advance and make sure that they have a birth certificate with them. If the child is less than five years old, he can fly only with adult relatives. When checking in for a flight, employees often check their age, requiring a birth certificate.
Children under two years old can fly for free, but only on domestic flights in the country. A separate place for the baby in this case is not provided.
For international flights, a child under two years old will have to pay about 10% of the cost of a full ticket, but only if the child is not provided with a separate seat.
The need for a flight with the baby should be reported in advance. If you need a cradle, you should inform the carrier about this at least two days before the flight date. The number of seats with cradles in aircraft is limited. In addition, not all aircraft are equipped with cots for babies. This information should be clarified when booking tickets.
The company provides a service to accompany children flying without parents. For children aged 5-12 years, ordering this service is required, older children can fly alone.
When flying with a baby on a plane, you can take baby food. Also, meals for babies can be ordered from the carrier. An application for baby food should be made no later than a day before departure.
According to the rules of the airline, pregnant women are allowed on the plane only if more than eight weeks are left before delivery. At a later date, the carrier may refuse to check in for the flight.
Company Aircraft
In total, there are 21 aircraft at the disposal of Wim Airlines for domestic and international flights. Flights are operated by Airbus (models 319, 330) and Boeing (models 737, 757, 777).
Airplanes are represented by different salons. Some aircraft salons have only one comfort class - economy.
Airbus A319 is designed to accommodate 150 passengers. VIM-Avia owns four such aircraft, whose age ranges from 9.5 to 12.5 years. Airbus A330-200 is designed for an average of 250 passengers. The company owns two such aircraft.
Boeing aircraft are presented in the following quantities: 2 aircraft of the 737-500 model, 4 aircraft of the 757-200 model and 9 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The average age of these airliners is from 5 to 15 years.
A small fleet of the company imposes restrictions on the duration and range of flights, but despite this, there are quite a lot of regular flights. The average annual number of passengers is more than 2 million people. However, the lack of aircraft causes repeated flight delays and the postponement of flight dates.
The headquarters of Vim Airlines is Moscow Domodedovo Airport. This airport takes the second place in the Russian Federation in the number of passengers served. Domodedovo took 12th place in the ranking of the busiest airports in Europe.
A feature of the airport is the presence of two runways, which are located two kilometers from each other. Thus, at this airport, simultaneous take-off and landing of airliners on different runways is possible.
The passenger terminal is certified according to international quality standards. The concept of the airport is “all under one roof”. The huge area of \u200b\u200bthe passenger terminal is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable time while waiting for boarding the flight.
Passengers with children up to eight years old should know that the terminal has a free room for mother and child, in which the baby can relax, eat and play. Domodedovo also has a mosque, a synagogue and an Orthodox chapel.
The airline does not have regular discounts or loyalty programs. Tickets for flights can be booked on the official website, in Euroset stores or through Qiwi terminals.
Video
The airline operates scheduled and charter flights to more than 30 destinations. The company's disadvantage is the regular delays in charter flights and a change in the departure date due to a shortage of aircraft.
Fleet
The company's fleet consists of 11 medium-range Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
Boeing 757-230 // www.airliners.net
Route network
The airline flies to the following destinations:
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Baggage allowance
For economy class passengers - no more than one piece of baggage, weighing up to 5 kg, with a maximum size of three dimensions - 55x40x20 cm;
For business class passengers - no more than two pieces of baggage, each weighing up to 5 kg, with a maximum size of three dimensions - 55x40x20 cm.
Baggage Allowance
On flights operated by Wim Avia, the weighted baggage allowance applies:
- 30 kg - business class;
- 20 kg is an economic class.
On some flights, the free baggage allowance has been increased. This information can be clarified on the official website of the carrier www.vim-avia.com.
Classes of service and layout of salons
All planes of the company are equipped with audio and video systems. There are video monitors in the aircraft cabins.
Business Class
The distance between the seats in the business class lounge is 84 cm. Business class passengers are offered cold and hot meals, juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, and alcoholic drinks.
Economy class
The distance between seats in the economy class is 79 cm. Economy class passengers are offered cold (with a flight duration of up to 2 hours) or hot (with a flight duration of more than 2 hours) meals, soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee. For an additional fee, you can buy wine, beer, cognac, champagne and confectionery.
Choosing a seat on the plane
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