
Azur Air sent some of the employees involved "in the production and operation of flights" to idle time, RBC was told in the press service of the carrier. An Azur Air spokesperson declined to name the proportion of employees sent to layoffs.
“The summer schedule is being formed. As soon as the situation stabilizes, the airline will return to its previous mode of operation,” the airline added.
They noted that they continue to work on the return of Russians home: flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Irkutsk from Mineralnye Vody and Sochi are planned for the near future, where tourists will fly on flights of partners.
According to the Federal Air Transport Agency, Azur Air carried 3.7 million passengers in 2021 (eighth place in the industry). The carrier's fleet had 33 Boeing aircraft in mid-February. The carrier specialized in charter flights for the Anex Tour tour operator.
Azur Air has adjusted the schedule of flights abroad due to new sanctions Society