Who owns s7. S7 Airlines Siberia
Everyone knows about S7 Airlines (Siberia). But whose airline is S7 Airlines? What is the fleet of S7 aircraft? Where does the S7 fly? Many passengers using the services of this company and buying tickets from S7 do not think about it. Although this is very useful information.
S7 Airlines plane.
The headquarters is located in the city of Ob, in the Novosibirsk region. It is not far from the Tolmachevo airport.
Together with the Globus company, it forms a whole holding company under the common S7 brand. He specializes not only in servicing flights, but also in repairing aircraft, training of flight personnel, sale of tours. And this is just a small part of what this company does.
S7 Airlines slogan: “We fly for you!”
She happens to be nominee and winner of many prestigious awards both Russian and global scale.
It has representations and offices in many cities and countries of the world.
When and how was it formed?
Way back in 1957 The first flight "Novosibirsk - Moscow" was made. This date was actually the date of the founding of the Tolmachevsky air squadron. After 35 years it was on the basis of this squadron that the Siberia company was organized.
About the company in facts and figures.
In 2001 the company received its IATA code. And a year later, the S7 group of companies was created on its basis. In this regard, the design of the aircraft was also changed.
In the same year, Siberia acquired Vnukovo Airlines, thus becoming the second largest airline in Russia and the first in terms of the number of flights in the country.
4 years later she introduced online ticketing system, becoming the first Russian company in this area.
In 2010 S7 entered into Oneworld alliance. This gave her the opportunity to cooperate with global airlines.
In 2016 S7 again has an innovation in the form of sales technologies NDC - New Distribution Capability. Its meaning is that communication between agencies and the airline itself is carried out through a special system - S7 Agent API. Only 20 airlines the world uses it.
S7 Airlines flight attendants.
S7 Airlines fleet
Up until 2008 S7 used Soviet passenger liners- IL-86, TU-154 and TU-204. At the end of the same year, these aircraft were withdrawn from service.
Instead, they were purchased 5 Airbuses A320. The company also acquired several Boeing 737s.
On the this moment known that the company has signed a contract to purchase new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737-MAX.
The average age of S7 liners is 9.6 years. Airbuses are in operation: A319-100, A320-200, A321-200. From Boeing - 737-800, 767-300ER. There are 64 of them in total.
S7 Airlines is one of the largest carriers among Russian companies. According to statistics, it is included in the TOP-50 aviation companies in the world. The company in 1957 began to carry out civil flights from an airfield intended for military aviation located in Novosibirsk. The airfield is part of the Tolmachevo Joint Aviation Detachment.
Siberia Airlines was established in 2005 and operates flights to Russia and abroad under the S7 Airlines brand. It has 3 large transport hubs in Moscow (Domodedovo airport), Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo airport) and Irkutsk. Aviation company operates flights to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia.
Siberia Airlines has only positive reviews on the site, which are left by passengers. Of these, there are many positive statements about the work of the company. The air carrier improves the service and constantly creates innovations that can influence the future activities of the company. In most cases, after-sales service plays a decisive role in choosing an airline. It is for this reason that the carrier is constantly improving passenger service. And thanks to its policy, it wins in the market against other large firms.
IL-86 of Siberia Airlines, 2007
Airline development
The year 2006 became a difficult period for the carrier, as several divisions were created on the basis of the company, and S7 Group. Aircraft have changed color.
November, 2010 Globus and S7 enter Oneworld, aviation alliance. These changes helped to sell tickets under a special code on a par with the main air carriers.
2011. The company's shares were put up for sale by the state. However, the auction was not held because a buyer was not found. The price of the initial sale was high 2.9 billion rubles.
May, 2013 S7 Group won the tender for the acquisition of shares in the carrier Siberia. For the purchase of shares, 1 billion 133 million rubles were offered.
October, 2015 Owner Filev V. Concludes an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Transaero. However, he soon backs out of the deal.
2016 Implementation of a new sales technology New Distribution Capability. It influenced the convenient and fast ticket sales. In March, tickets appeared using the latest NDC S7 Airlines standard. This protocol is already used by 20 major carriers in the world.
Sales office "S7 Ticket" and "S7 Tour" on Sukhe-Bator street in Irkutsk
Fleet history
Over the years, the airline has operated different vessels. In the park until 2008 there were aircraft: Tu-204, Tu-154, Il-86. After November 17 of the same year, the listed aircraft ceased to operate.
Tu-204-100 Siberia Airlines, 2003
In 2007, in May, the company entered into an agreement with the firm Boeing for the purchase of 15 Boeing 787 aircraft. Thus, it becomes one of the first aviation companies in Russia to purchase such aircraft.
The airline purchased 4 Airbus aircraft in 2008. They were manufactured by CFM International and are equipped with CFM56 engines. Then 25 more aircraft were bought. In connection with the crisis situation in the country, in 2009 the contract was terminated. Aviation company "Globus" ceased to operate the machines, and decommissioned the court.
In 2016, on April 6, the head of the company V. Obiedkov signed an agreement with Airbus for the supply of 5 Airbus A320neo aircraft. In the same year, a contract was signed for the purchase of 9 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The latest aircraft have influenced the popularity of the air carrier. Thanks to modern ships, they began to bring a large flow of passengers to the company. Aircraft provided a safe and comfortable flight.
Flight safety has always been an important aspect in the work of the Siberia company. Many tourists prefer to fly with an air carrier, as it has modern ships, and high quality passenger service on the lines.
Boeing 737-800 S7 Airlines
The company now has modern park aircraft in the civil air transportation market in Russia. Aircraft that operate flights have an average age of 6 years. S7 Airlines carries out transportation on aircraft of foreign manufacturers Boeing and Airbus.
The fleet of S7 airlines consists of 32 aircraft:
19 Airbus A319. They have a very shortened body, as two rows of seats are reduced. The model has a salon of the 2nd type, designed for 128 seats: 120 - economy class and 8 business class. Junior aircraft 9 years old, eldest 15.
Airbus A319-100 S7 Airlines
9 Airbus A320. The salon has 2 classes: 8 seats business and economy 150. The youngest aircraft is 0.5 years old, and the oldest is 9 years old.
2 Airbus A310 aircraft. The aircraft is wide-body, designed for long-distance flights. The salon has 241 seats in economy class and 14 in business. Has not been operated since 2010.
2 Boeing 767-300 long haul aircraft. The aircraft has a cabin with 18 business class seats and 222 economy class seats. The vessel is 17.5 years younger and 19 years older.
Airline check-in
Check-in for an S7 airline flight online starts 30 hours before the departure of the aircraft, and ends 50 minutes before its take-off. There are also mobile services, which will help you register using a mobile device. Using this service, you can check the time of departure and arrival, choose a place, and purchase boarding pass for the flight. You can purchase an Aeroexpress ticket using your phone.
If check-in takes place at Domodedovo airport, then it opens 2-3 hours before take-off. At the airport, in Novosibirsk and other cities of Russia and abroad 3 hours before takeoff. And the check-in of passengers for S7 aircraft ends 40 minutes before takeoff.
In Domodedovo, where registration for the carrier's aircraft is carried out, the S7 zone can be immediately noticed. She has a distinct, flamboyant style. If passengers do not have luggage, they will be able to use the kiosks where they can go through the procedure themselves. In order to avoid misunderstandings, it is necessary to clarify how to register. S7 Airlines has an official website , where you can find information and check-in rules for the flight.
Instructions on how to check in for an S7 Airlines flight
To register, you need to go to the website of the air carrier. After that, you need to select the “check-in for the flight” section. Enter the last name and number in Latin letters electronic ticket and booking. The data can be viewed on the ticket, they will be sent by the carrier company. It is necessary to select the checkboxes of the passenger who is being checked in.
The system itself will determine the place in the cabin for the passenger. If you wish, you can change the place, just use the "change" button. Only S7 Priority card holders can choose a seat for free. For other passengers, the payment for choosing a seat varies from the ticket fare for the flight. For example, if your tariff is economy basic, then you need to pay 300 rubles for a seat.
Norms for payment and baggage
For regular flights, Siberia Airlines offers free baggage allowance. Its weight should be up to 20 kg for economy class passengers and 30 kg for the business segment.
You can take it on the plane hand luggage, whose weight is not higher than 7 kilograms (size 55cmx40cmx20cm). Business class has 2 pieces of hand luggage. Extra baggage has a different price, it is compiled depending on the duration of the flight. It is possible to make a cost on the website or during the check-in of luggage.
Transportation of animals on the aircraft of the company Siberia
AT luggage compartment it is possible to transport animals: cats, dogs, birds. For the transportation of other animals, a special registration is provided. The company provides a paid flight, its price will depend on the size and weight of the pet. To arrange transportation, you need to go to the ticket sales office of the company.
The animal will need a veterinary certificate, a passport, as well as a carrier. If you plan to fly an animal, then 48 hours before the flight you need to call the company and leave a request for its transportation.
A pet can be taken into the cabin of the aircraft, provided that its weight with carrying does not exceed 10 kg, and the dimensions of the bag will not exceed 115 centimeters on three sides, and the height will not exceed 20 centimeters. Also at the airport you need to go through veterinary control.
Damage or Loss of Baggage
If your baggage is damaged upon receipt, or not all items are present in it, then you need to contact S7 Airlines with an act. In a situation where you could not find your luggage on the belt, then you need to draw up documents, and the company will deliver your luggage later. Great experience The work of the air carrier made it possible to completely eliminate the possibility of such troubles. Over the years of continuous work, the provision of services is carried out clearly without errors and troubles for passengers. Luggage can always be picked up on time.
Flight geography
Since June 2016, C7 Airlines has significantly increased flights to different cities. This decision was dictated by the termination of the AirBerlin flight program between our country and Germany.
Flights are operated from Moscow to the most popular cities for tourists: Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Dusseldorf. The director of the airline, Veretennikov I., notes that they also operate flights to small towns. These flights are transit, they are operated jointly with the carrier AirBerlin. Transfers are provided in Cologne, Munich, Dusseldorf, Stuggart, Frankfurt am Main, Dresden, Nuremberg, Hamburg, Berlin, Saarbrücken.
The Russian airline cooperates with AirBerlin. The code-share agreement for the carrier allows flights to 8 cities in Germany, which are not very popular among tourists.
In 2016, AirBerlin drastically reduced flights between Russia and Germany. This decision is understandable, since for several years the demand for air tickets in this direction has decreased. The carrier Siberia is verified in our country and other countries of the world. Thanks to big park Airbus and Boeing aircraft and excellent in-flight service, it is popular with tourists.
Every year, the carrier operates flights carrying over 10 million people, and has high system security. S7 Airlines is the leader among other air carriers in our country. In 2015, the transportation of passengers amounted to 10.6 million people who used the services of Siberia Airlines.
Destinations S7 Airlines
Red color - Russia,
Blue color - destination countries
The carrier provides passengers with the opportunity to take part in a program that gives out bonuses for miles of flights. It is also possible to get an additional package of services of international carriers.
The company has cooperation with 30 foreign and Russian air carriers. And therefore, when purchasing a ticket for a flight, you carry out part of the flight on a flight of Siberia Airlines, and the rest of the flight on a flight of a partner company.
The carrier has only new vessels for flights. Aircraft have a service life of 8 years. The fleet has only foreign aircraft, as they save on fuel and maintenance. The fleet consists of 66 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
The air carrier has a route network that covers different regions of our country. Airplanes perform regular flights to Asia, Europe, and the CIS countries.
The phone number of the S7 airline can be viewed on the company's website, as well as check in and clarify the data on the departure time of your aircraft. Even on the website it is possible to choose a seat in the cabin, which is very convenient for passengers.
S7 Airlines is one of the three leading Russian air carriers. Her planes make 42 domestic flight and 41 international flight from Novosibirsk and Moscow. Flight geography includes 26 European countries, South-East Asia, Middle East and Pacific. Thanks to the impressive S7, it is constantly evolving, as the statistics clearly show. In 2014, S7 Airlines carried 8 million passengers, in 2015 - 11 million, and in 2016 - more than 13 million people. This is due to the impressive fleet.
S7 Airlines: aircraft fleet
As of July 2017, the company's fleet was 72 exclusively of foreign production. Over the next few years, the fleet of S7 Airlines aircraft will be replenished with 38 more aircraft already ordered. They will replace the boards, which have practically exhausted their resource. Now the S7 aircraft fleet is being seriously upgraded. The age of the oldest airliner of the company is 20 years, the average age of cars is 10 years, most new Airbus A320neo is less than a year old. Let's consider the company's fleet in more detail.
Airbus A319
The S7 aircraft fleet includes 19 aircraft aged from 11.6 to 18 years. There are 144 economy class seats in the cabin. Below is a diagram of the cabin and comparative characteristics of the seats.
1 row. Places with increased comfort
Pros: for feet more space; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the plane, no need to push through the cabin when boarding and leaving the plane; the passenger is quickly fed.
Advantages: good review in the portholes; near the entrance to the plane.
Special note: the 11th row stands apart, it is located near emergency exit, more legroom in front of it. The downside of this row is that seats cannot be purchased online. In addition, passengers with animals and children are not allowed to sit on it.
Advantages: good view through the portholes.
24 row. Worst Places
Disadvantages: the backs do not recline; there are two toilets nearby, so people constantly walk by; it is unlikely that it will be possible to sleep or rest normally due to the noise of doors, passing people, extraneous odors.
Boeing 737-800
S7's aircraft fleet includes 19 Boeing 737-800 aircraft aged from 2.7 to 16.2 years. There are 168 seats in the cabin: 154 economy class and 12 business class. Below is a diagram of the cabin and comparative characteristics of the seats.
1-3 rows. Business Class
Pros: comfortable chairs; a lot of personal space; improved nutrition; increased baggage allowance; the entrance to the cabin is very close, so there is no need to push through the cabin when boarding and exiting the aircraft; one neighbor in a double chair.
Disadvantages: high cost; proximity to the toilet (most passengers prefer to use two toilets located at the tail of the cabin).
4 row. Places with increased comfort
Pros: more legroom; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the salon; fast service.
Disadvantages: proximity to the toilet; the inability to put luggage under the chair in front.
Advantages: good view from the porthole; near the entrance to the plane.
Disadvantages: the seats in the 11th row do not recline.
The disadvantages and advantages of these places are due to the fact that there are emergency exits near them.
Pros: more space in front of the seats.
Disadvantages: if food is delivered from both sides of the aircraft, food reaches the central rows last; 12 and 14 rows have poor visibility; Row 13 has no windows at all, in addition, there is empty space between the seats and the aircraft skin, so you can’t lean against the wall while sleeping.
Advantages: toilets are located at different ends of the aircraft, so the middle of the cabin is a relatively quiet place.
29 row. Worst Places
Advantages: fast feed food if it is carried from both ends of the aircraft.
Airbus A320
The company's fleet includes 18 aircraft aged from 3.1 to 9.4 years. There are 158 seats in the cabin: 150 economy class and 8 business class. Below is a diagram of the cabin and comparative characteristics of the seats.
1-2 rows. Business Class
Pros: comfortable chairs; a lot of personal space; improved nutrition; increased baggage allowance; the entrance to the cabin is nearby, there is no need to push through the cabin when boarding and leaving the aircraft; one neighbor in a double chair.
Disadvantage: high cost; the proximity of the toilet, although most passengers prefer to use two toilets located at the tail of the cabin.
Pros: more leg room; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the salon; the passenger is quickly fed.
Advantages: good view from the porthole; near the entrance to the plane; fast food delivery.
9-11 rows. The disadvantages and advantages of these places are due to the fact that there are emergency exits near them.
Pros: Rows 10-11 have more leg room.
Disadvantages: poor visibility; the seats of the 9th row do not recline; in rows 10 and 11, you can’t put things under the seats in front; it is not possible to purchase tickets here on the Internet; passengers with animals and children are not allowed to sit on them.
Advantages: toilets are located at different ends of the aircraft, so the middle of the cabin is a relatively quiet place.
Disadvantages: the view from the window is partially or completely hidden by the wings and engines.
Advantages: good view from the porthole.
Cons: Quite a lot of people walk past the toilet seats.
27 row. Worst Places
Advantages: fast food service if it is carried from both ends of the aircraft.
Disadvantages: the backs do not recline; there are two toilets nearby, so people are constantly walking; it is unlikely that it will be possible to sleep or rest normally due to the noise of doors, passing people, extraneous odors.
Airbus A321
The S7 aircraft fleet includes 7 aircraft aged from 2 to 13.8 years. There are 197 seats in the cabin: 189 economy class and 8 business class. Below is a diagram of the cabin and comparative characteristics of the seats.
1-2 rows. Business Class
Pros: comfortable chairs; a lot of personal space; improved nutrition; increased baggage allowance; very close to the entrance to the salon; one neighbor in a double chair.
Disadvantage: high cost; the proximity of the toilet.
3 row. Places with increased comfort
Pros: more leg room; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the salon; fast food delivery.
Disadvantages: proximity to the toilet; you can not put luggage under the chair in front; uncomfortable tables.
Disadvantages: row 9 does not have a porthole.
Special note: in the 10th row at the extreme places (A and F) there is increased legroom.
Advantages: toilets are located at different ends of the plane, so the middle of the cabin is relatively quiet.
Disadvantages: the view from the porthole is partially or completely hidden by the wings and engines.
Advantages: the rows consist of only three and two seats, respectively, there are no neighbors on the left; more leg room.
Disadvantages: there is no porthole in the 23rd row.
Advantages: good view from the porthole.
Cons: Quite a lot of people walk past the toilet seats.
35 row. Worst Places
Advantages: fast food service if it is carried from both ends of the aircraft.
Disadvantages: the backs do not recline; there are two toilets nearby, so people are constantly walking; it is unlikely that it will be possible to sleep or rest normally due to the noise of doors, passing people, extraneous odors.
Embraer ERJ-170
The fleet also includes 7 Embraer ERJ-170 aircraft aged from 13 to 14.2 years, which are used on regional routes. There are 78 economy class seats in the cabin. Below is a diagram of the cabin and comparative characteristics of the seats.
Advantages: only two chairs; more legroom; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the salon; the passenger is quickly fed.
Disadvantages: proximity to the toilet; you can not put luggage under the chair in front; not very comfortable tables.
Advantages: good view from the porthole; near the entrance to the plane; fast food.
Advantages: toilets are located at different ends of the aircraft, so the middle of the cabin is a relatively quiet place.
Disadvantages: the view from the porthole is partially or completely hidden by the wings and engines.
Advantages: good view from the porthole.
Cons: Quite a lot of people walk past the toilet seats.
20 row. Worst Places
Advantages: fast food service if it is carried from both ends of the aircraft.
Disadvantages: the backs do not recline; there are two toilets nearby, so people are constantly walking; it is unlikely that it will be possible to sleep or rest normally due to the noise of doors, passing people, extraneous odors.
Boeing 767-300ER
The S7 fleet includes 2 767-300ER aircraft aged from 17.5 to 19 years old. Aircraft have different cabin configurations. One is capable of carrying 240 people: 222 economy class seats and 18 business class seats. The second accommodates 252 passengers: 240 seats in economy class and 12 in business class. The layout of his interior is shown below.
1-2 rows. Business Class
Pros: comfortable chairs; a lot of personal space; improved nutrition; increased baggage allowance; very close to the entrance to the salon; only one neighbor in a double chair.
Disadvantage: high cost.
It starts with economy class.
Pros: more leg room; no one sits in front and does not recline the chair; very close to the entrance to the salon; passengers get their meals quickly.
Disadvantages: proximity to the toilet; you can not put luggage under the chair in front; not very comfortable tables.
Advantages: good view from the porthole; near the entrance to the plane; fast food.
Advantages: toilets are located at different ends of the aircraft, so the middle of the cabin is a relatively quiet place.
Disadvantages: the view from the window is partially or completely hidden by the wings and engines.
29 row. Awkward places
Disadvantages: the seats do not recline fully, as there is an emergency exit behind them.
30 row. Comfortable places
Pros: more leg room; the front seat does not recline.
Disadvantages: you can not put things under the chair in front; extreme places sometimes do not have armrests.
Pros: Good review.
Cons: Quite a lot of people walk past the toilet seats.
39-40 rows. Worst Places
Advantages: fast food service if it is carried from both ends of the aircraft.
Disadvantages: the backs do not recline; there are two toilets nearby, so people are constantly walking; it is unlikely that it will be possible to sleep or rest normally due to the noise of doors, passing people, extraneous odors.
Airbus A320neo
The newest liner S7 The aircraft fleet was replenished with Airbus A320neo in the middle of summer 2017. The quietest aircraft in its class carries 164 passengers: 156 economy class and 8 business class. His salon is different from Airbus cabin A320 only optional 28 next. Otherwise, the layout of the cabin and the characteristics of the seats are completely the same.
S7 Airlines, Russia: fleet, routes, passenger reviews.
S7 Airlines performs domestic and international passenger air transportation. The airline has two transport hubs. The first is Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. And the second - in Novosibirsk, Tolmachevo airport. The hub in Novosibirsk has a long history, because S7 Airlines is a brand of Siberia Airlines.
The airline is actively implementing innovative solutions for customers. Its online service is one of the most convenient among Russian companies. The client through the site can not only choose convenient flight and register for it or see the current number of miles on your card, but also much more. S7 Airlines was one of the first in Russia to launch a mobile boarding pass service.
Flight geography
The bright green planes of S7 Airlines are immediately noticeable at any airport in the world. Their cheerfully painted sides are visible on the runways of Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The average age of S7 Airlines aircraft is eight years.
S7 Airlines also flies a lot to the CIS countries. This airline often serves as a lifesaver on not very popular routes. For example, S7 Airlines is one of the few airlines that regularly fly to the capital of Moldova. Therefore, if you want to go to Chisinau for an excursion to wine cellars or wander around the Old City, you still have to look for a better air carrier than S7. S7 Airlines also fly a lot in Russia. The company's internal Russian routes are very diverse and well-organized, so you can choose the optimal connection time.
aircraft fleet
S7 Airlines boasts one of the youngest and most modern fleets civil aviation Russia. The average age of aircraft is eight years. The S7 Airlines fleet consists of 20 Airbus A319, 15 Airbus A320, Airbus A310, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 767-300.
Services on board
Airline passengers can use the service extra space and book seats in the economy class cabin with the distance between the rows of seats increased to 25 cm.
The weight for free baggage allowance is 23 kg, and on board the aircraft, passengers can take hand luggage up to 10 kg and dimensions 55x40x20 cm.
Business Class
The Business Class cabin is located at the front of the aircraft and features wide reclining seats (some aircraft have a footrest and adjustable headrest), a private lavatory, individually wrapped blankets and pillows, and a specially curated menu to please any gourmet.
For passengers of this class, the free baggage allowance has been increased to 32 kg, and two bags with a total weight of 15 kg can be taken into the cabin of the aircraft.
Loyalty program
The airline's customers can register and participate in the S7 Priority loyalty program. This program helps you earn miles and spend them on flights and services.
Contact Information
Airline address: Moscow, Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 30, building 16; tel.: 8 800 200-0007, 8 800 700-0707.
Tolmachevsky squadron - the origins of S7 Airlines
The modern airline S7 Airlines grew out of one of the flight units of the USSR civil aviation. In 1957, on the basis of the former military airfield near Novosibirsk, which was transformed into the Tolmachevo civil airport, the Tolmachevo Joint Air Squadron was formed. The first aircraft of the new enterprise were jet Tu-104, which opened regular flights from Novosibirsk to Moscow. In the 1960s-1980s. the air squadron was based at the Tolmachevo airport and carried out the tasks of developing air transportation throughout the country from largest city Siberia.
Siberia Airlines in the 1990s and early 2000s
In 1992, the Tolmachevsky squadron was transformed into the state airline "Siberia". In 1994, the new carrier was privatized and began independent development. The airline began to gain weight not only due to its own growth, but also through the absorption of smaller aviation enterprises in neighboring regions - Barnaul, Tomsk, Kemerovo, Novokuznetsk. In 2001, Siberia Airlines took over the large Moscow company Vnukovo Airlines. The merger of the two leading carriers allowed Siberia Airlines to get a wide network of routes from Moscow and become the second largest airline in Russia. And in terms of the volume of domestic transportation, the company has become the leader in the country.
In 2001 "Siberia" became a full member of the International Association Air Transport IATA (IATA - International Air Transport Association). Integration into the global aviation industry helped the future S7 Airlines become an innovator air transportation in the country. In the 2000s Siberia Airlines uncontrollably expanded the geography of flights, updated its fleet and introduced new technologies. For example, in 2005, the airline was the first in Russia to open the sale of tickets for its flights via the Internet, and in 2008 it completely decommissioned all obsolete aircraft.
Rebranding of S7 Airlines
Siberia Airlines acquired its modern look in 2006, when a rebranding was carried out. The company stood out against the general background with a new bright green color of its aircraft, and the phrase "S7 Airlines" became the airline's trademark. Renewed company along with its subsidiary carrier - affiliated airlines, became part of the newly formed "S7 Group".
Another significant event was the entry of S7 Airlines into the global aviation alliance. This event took place in 2010. At the moment, only 2 Russian airlines are members of global alliances (in addition to S7 Airlines, it is the country's largest airline). Joining the Oneworld alliance has adjusted the company's development strategy, which is now focused not only on its own development, but also on the overall development of the global route network alliance.
S7 Airlines today
Today, S7 Airlines continues to be one of the leaders in air transportation in Russia. The company continues to actively introduce modern technologies, but the emphasis in development has shifted from the desire for active growth to the course of improving the quality and increasing the efficiency of the services provided.
