Current list of low-cost airlines. South Korea: Jeju Air, Jin Air, T'way Air, Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, Air Busan
Ukrainian International Airlines has announced an auction of unprecedented generosity - now it will be possible to buy tickets for flights around Ukraine or to Europe at ridiculous prices. True, a cheap flight is only possible if you book 10, 8 or six months in advance._
Such flights can cost from 240 to 1300 UAH. True, experts say that cheap seats are announced for the lowest seasons, when the seat load is light. In addition, UIA is most likely forced to take this step due to competition. After all, Ryanair is coming to Ukraine in the fall, promising us very cheap flights, Vesti reports.
In 10 months - three times cheaper
As UIA clarified, the low-cost fare will apply to approximately 7-10% of the seats on each plane, all other seats will be sold at regular prices. We checked if you can buy cheap tickets. Indeed, an air ticket to Warsaw next March (10 months before the flight) will cost only 762.5 UAH, while, for example, in August the most cheap ticket with hand luggage it costs almost three times more - 2005.50 UAH. According to the UIA website, it will no longer be possible to fly to Barcelona at low-cost prices for six and eight months - all tickets are sold out. And for 10 months, as of May 14, there were still places - 1296.5 UAH. By regular price such a ticket will cost 6,354 UAH including hand luggage. A ticket to Rome also yesterday cost only 1,298 UAH if booked 10 months in advance, and 3,691.5 UAH at the regular price.
As for domestic flights, a ticket for November (six months) from Kyiv to Lviv will cost 1075.5 UAH, but in March (10 months) - only 244.5 UAH (the same as for a train). By the way, you cannot return tickets at low-cost fares. And luggage transportation is only for an additional fee. You will be able to take on board free of charge only hand luggage measuring 55x40x20 cm and weighing up to 7 kg, as well as a handbag or laptop. Check-in at the airport for a flight with a low-cost ticket is promised to be free, and 48 hours before departure during online check-in you will also be able to choose your seat on board.
Introduced because of Ryanair
According to aviation expert Evgeniy Khainatsky, the reason for the introduction of UIA low-cost prices is primarily related to competition. “UIA tried to introduce the low-cost model for two or three recent years, but now this has been prompted by a reduction in the cost of maintenance aircraft at Boryspil airport, which is why they can reduce the cost of flights. In addition, the launch of a low-cost airline is done in a low period, since November is one of the worst months for flight loads, and during this period tickets are already the cheapest. Another factor is the increase in passenger traffic: Western carriers are again interested in Ukraine. UIA is deliberately taking this step to show that they are ready to compete in the market,” says Khainatsky.
According to him, you shouldn’t expect an increase in the price of the remaining “seats”: “Many airlines, as a promotion, throw out a certain number of tickets at reduced prices, and after they are sold, regular fares apply. If they see that demand in one of the directions will fall, then the number of such places can simply be increased - UIA is now doing exactly the same.”
“Prices have been reduced because of Ryanair”
According to Alexander Mironenko, editor of the Avianews.com website, one of the reasons for UIA’s innovations is the entry of low-cost airline Ryanair into the Ukrainian market. However, in his opinion, new tariff is not a pure low-cost airline, but rather a discount for a very early booking, which involves a number of restrictions (you cannot carry luggage and change the date): “On domestic flights, flying at a low-cost fare will be profitable only if purchased eight months in advance, but if you buy a ticket closer to departure, the price will be at the new fare, for example, on the Kyiv line - Lviv, not very different from the old prices, which also include luggage. UIA can compensate for the price reduction with other services, as well as overbooking. Having received statistics on no-shows for flights for tickets purchased very early, the airline can begin to resell seats, but at a higher price, which will increase the profitability of transportation.”
Anastasia Kuchkina
As you know, largest airline In Ukraine, Aerosvit was artificially bankrupt, its owner transferred all his assets to another airline - UIA, many routes were automatically transferred to it without tender or competition, two Aerosvit aircraft were quickly repainted, or rather, stickers were stuck with the inscription UIA. Previously, UIA compared favorably with Aerosvit, but now it is a low-cost company service with huge ticket prices. How will this affect the interests of travelers who choose budget solutions and think when planning an itinerary? Negative! What allows us to fly cheap? Only fair competition in the market!
A stern Frankfurt airport employee watches as Ukrainians board a Mowgli plane, which is almost 14 years old:
On January 25, a law came into force in Ukraine that requires ALL companies flying to Ukraine to provide one free piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg. This is a targeted policy to oust low-cost carriers from the market or change their tariff policy. IN this moment There is only one low-cost airline registered in Ukraine, “WizzAir Ukraine”; free baggage rules were introduced at the end of 2010 for Ukrainian companies; for WizzAir this is 1 piece of baggage weighing up to 32 (!) kg. BUT the following also fly to us: WizzAir Hungary (Budapest, London), AirBaltic, Pegasus, AirArabia, FlyDubai. New law now applies to them and it is they who will now increase their tariffs. AirBaltic is already considering plans to cancel the Basic tariff from/to Ukraine. About what kind of accession of Ukraine to " open sky"What are you talking about!?
Of course, UIA and the powers that be are behind all this, interested in the bright future of the new market monopolist. So if you are counting your (and not travel) money and planning your route economically, do not fly UIA, choose Lufthansa, Chekhov, Turkov, LOT, etc., it is better to fly with a connection and an interesting layover along the way than to pay UIA space fees amount for disgusting service.
So, how cheap can you fly from Kyiv to Europe? UIA's lowest prices are $450-500, screenshot from their website:
Or Kyiv-Vienna... 400-500 dollars, there are no promotions or sales on direct flights:
For half a thousand dollars for a two-hour flight on an old plane you will get:
- service at Terminal F of Boryspil airport, this terminal was originally planned for low cost airlines, there are no telescopic bridges there. European airlines have been transferred to the new modern Terminal D with jet bridges.
- cold sandwich and drinks for money (cola - 3 euros, for example)
For example, Kyiv-Frankfurt is a two-hour journey:
Moreover, the sandwich will contain a certain IBM computer enhancer:
Lufthansa:
so or Czech Airlines Kyiv-Prague, less than 2 hours on the way. Not to mention that the attitude and service at all stages of service from European airlines is incomparably better!
The UIA fleet mainly consists of ancient aircraft, with an average age of 19+ years. In addition to them, UIA has 4 new B737-800 + 2 newly repainted Aerosvit aircraft.
An old plane is safe, but less comfortable (old interior, etc.). And the operation of aircraft requires more expensive maintenance and, accordingly, higher tariffs.
"...the trousers are turning..." (c) January 2013:
An interesting point of view in the blogs on the Correspondent’s website “UIA bankrupt?”:
“The style of doing business by the oligarchs is unchanged - impudence, ignorantity and lost interest in the interests of Ukrainians. Why is the UIA credentials spreading lies, if the official statement states that “ UIA maintains its shareholder structure, which has been established since the completion of the privatization of the airline in 2011. Its growth is stable management and warehouse of the Security Council”, and according to the National Commission for Securities and Stock Market (NCSPFR), “Ontobet Promotions Limited” owned 25.83% of the shares of the airline until the end of the third quarter, and 2012 rock “Ontobet promotions limited” already became the owner of LLC “Investment Projects Management” (TOV “Capital Investment Project” (Kiev) – 74.16% shares of UIA)."
In general, only UIA’s winter Instagram is not bad:
Hopefully, low-cost airlines will find some reasonable solutions.
Airline UIA has reduced prices for early booking tickets to many destinations.
So, we have chosen the 5 most interesting destinations for you. Now we will try to explain what this choice is based on.
Please note that all flights are direct, the price only includes hand luggage. Flights from Kyiv. Various dates from February to April.
How to buy tickets? The airline's website offers the minimum price - http://www.flyuia.com/rus/main-bl.html, buy tickets there.
Kutaisi, Tbilisi - from 39 euros
You can fly from Kyiv to Kutaisi for only 39 euros round-trip, to Tbilisi for 46 euros round-trip. No visa required. Now let’s think about why we should go there.
There is delicious food, wine, friendly people who speak Russian, and gorgeous nature. And there are also excellent ski resorts. In addition, during the off-season, prices are lower than usual.
From there you can catch cheap tickets for flights somewhere further (Europe, Africa, Asia).
Booking example, Kyiv - Kutaisi - Kyiv:
Istanbul - from 39 euros
Great price for direct flight There and back again. You won’t find cheaper tickets from Minsk or other countries bordering Belarus. No visa required. Why go there?
Istanbul is a colorful city, rich in culture and historical attractions . It is also suitable for shopping lovers - there is a huge selection of various inexpensive goods, you can find absolutely everything.
From there you can also catch cheap tickets for flights somewhere further (Europe, Africa, Asia).
Booking example, Kyiv - Istanbul - Kyiv: 
Dubai - 73 euros
Great price for two direct flights lasting approximately 4.5 hours one way!
Suitable for at least amateurs beach holiday- It’s warm there, you can swim! Why else go there? To look at the chic skyscrapers in the desert, including the most high building peace, singing fountains. There are a bunch interesting entertainment such as desert jeep safari, camel racing, diving with sharks.
Booking example, Kyiv - Dubai - Kyiv:
Tel Aviv - 74 euros
Please note that this option is most suitable for those who do not have a valid Schengen card (tickets for about the same price can sometimes be obtained from Lithuania or Poland). No visa required.
Israel has a lot of interesting sights, a comfortable climate and 3 seas - the Red, Dead and Mediterranean. A significant part of the population speaks Russian.
Booking example, Kyiv - Tel Aviv - Kyiv:
Amman (Jordan) - 110 euros
Very interesting direction at a nice price. It is unlikely that you will be able to get there cheaper.
This amazing country with a lot of interesting things - a unique city in the rocks, castles in the desert, stunning nature. There are also the Red and Dead Seas.
Booking example, Kyiv - Amman - Kyiv:
As part of the sale UIA Minsk is also present, from here you can fly to Kyiv for 70 euros round trip. For 400 km one way it is a bit expensive, but let us remind you that the standard price on this route starts from 140 euros.
Booking example, Minsk - Kyiv - Minsk:
How to find cheap housing in a new city?
It is better to search for hotels through the service HotelsCombined.com, which allows you to compare prices across a dozen booking systems (discounts for the same room up to 90%).
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On May 12, Ukraine International Airlines announced the introduction of low-cost fares on its domestic and international medium-haul flights.
New low-cost UIA tariffs are available for everyone domestic flights airlines, as well as on medium-haul flights to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Depending on the flight range, destinations are divided into four zones:
UIA low-cost fare is valid when booking at least 6 months before departure. Most low price available when booking at least 10 months before departure.
| Route zone |
Price when booking 10 months in advance |
Price when booking 8 months in advance | Price when booking 6 months in advance |
| Zone 1 | from $9 | from $19 | from $29 |
| Zone 2 | from $21 | from $29 | from $49 |
| Zone 3 | from $31 | from $39 | from $59 |
| Zone 4 | from $41 | from $49 | from $69 |
* when departing from Ukraine, the price in hryvnia is applied at the NBU exchange rate on the day of purchase
You can view the cost and buy low-cost tickets only on the UIA website .
Classic airlines use a pricing principle in which two round-trip tickets purchased separately usually cost more compared to a single round-trip ticket.
UIA low-cost fares are based on one-way flights. This means that if you buy round trip tickets separately, they will cost as much as single ticket There and back again.
The low-cost fare does not apply to connecting flights. If you want to fly, for example, from Odessa via Kyiv to Amsterdam, you will have to buy two separate tickets: Odessa-Kyiv and Kyiv-Amsterdam.
Low-cost UIA tickets are not subject to exchange, return or other changes, even with the payment of a fine. In total, the airline plans to sell about 500 thousand tickets per year at low-cost fares.
You can carry free only one piece of hand luggage with dimensions up to 55x40x20 cm and weighing up to 7 kg and a personal item, for example, a handbag or laptop. For owners Panorama Club Classic/Premium There is an increased carry-on baggage allowance - 12 kg instead of 7 kg. Baggage can be purchased separately at standard rates.
Low-cost meals are not provided. During the flight, passengers are provided with only water free of charge. On international flights, food and drinks can be purchased on board or ordered in advance for a fee.
Passengers on low-cost tickets will not be able to earn miles in the UIA Panorama Club loyalty program. Also, flight segments that are necessary to increase the card status level will not be counted.
The low-cost fare does not provide for the possibility of using miles to upgrade the class of service from economy to business or to receive a discount on the purchase of a ticket.
At the moment, low-cost fare passengers will be able to check-in for UIA flights at the airport for free. During online check-in, which begins 48 hours before departure, passengers can select their seat on the plane for free.
The Ukrainian airline Ukraine International Airlines is introducing a new low-cost tariff with additional restrictions and at the same time significantly reducing prices for air tickets for domestic and international flights, reports Avianews. This step is a direct consequence of the introduced international airport"Boryspil" and approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.
According to the description of the new fare on the UIA website, low-cost tickets cannot be returned or exchanged even with a fine, and they must be issued no later than 180 days before departure. Passengers can only take hand luggage weighing up to 7 kg free of charge. For comparison, until recently the cheapest fare “carry-on baggage only” allowed you to change the departure date with a fine.
New low-cost tickets are available on flights from November 2017, even to destinations with limited competition. For example, a flight from Kyiv to Amsterdam in January 2018 will cost 2074 UAH according to the new fare (hereinafter prices in both directions), from Kyiv to Vienna - 2075 UAH, from Kyiv to Paris - 3142 UAH, from Kiev to Munich - 2340 UAH.
On domestic directions UIA, after introducing a low-cost fare, reduced the price of a flight to the level of travel in branded carriage coupe. Tickets Kyiv-Lviv for January 2018 are available for sale at a price of 774 UAH in both directions. You can fly from Kyiv to Dnepropetrovsk and back also in January 2018 for 1004 UAH. Air tickets for flights between Kiev and Odessa will cost the same amount.
The president of the airline, Yuriy Miroshnikov, will officially talk about the new low-cost tariffs of Ukraine International Airlines at today’s press conference:
At the end of the event, we will update this material with new information.
Updated.
So, according to UIA data, the minimum price of tickets for one-way domestic flights (if purchased 10 months in advance) will be from 249 UAH, for international flights lasting up to two hours - from 587 UAH, international up to three hours - from 822 UAH, international more than three hours - from 1087 UAH. At the same time, only 7-10% of seats on UIA flights will be sold at these prices.
When purchasing a ticket six months before the flight, the price for one-way domestic flights will be from 769 UAH, for international flights lasting up to two hours - from 1299 UAH, international flights up to three hours - from 1564 UAH, international flights over three hours - from 1830 UAH.
The above prices do not include luggage transportation, meals, seat selection and other services; you will need to pay extra for them separately. According to UIA calculations, the difference between the low-cost price for international flight and the base price will be about $100 when ordering 8 months in advance.
Low-cost tickets are available for purchase now, and this is not a one-time promotion, but a permanent offer from UIA. However, the airline emphasized that despite the introduction of low-cost fares, UIA remains a network airline and will continue to develop as a hybrid air carrier that uses elements of low-cost and traditional service models.