Tourist charter flight program will expand and additional flights will be opened on traditional DME routes.S7 Airlines and Transaero Airlines will operate weekly to the Red see coast – to Akaba in Jordan (available with both carriers) and to Eilat in Israel (available only with S7 Airlines). During the New Year’s holidays Austrian Airlines and Swiss Airlines will operate to Austrian and Swiss mountain resorts and Vietnam Airlines will open additional flights to Hanoi (Vietnam).Air Berlin will open flights from Hannover. The airline will operate Boeing 737-800 twice a week – on Fridays and Sundays. Royal Jordanian will increase flight frequency from Amman to DME up to three flights per week (an additional flight will be added on Sundays).Interavia airline will open flights to Sochi on the 27th of October. The airline will operate flights to Sochi three times a week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Beside that starting from 14th of November additional flight to Sochi will be added. Interavia airline will oper  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo International Airport aerodrome services are completing preparation of the airport complex for the forthcoming winter season. Activities undertaken to that end have included planned inspection of all surfaces, buildings and structures, technical equipment, complete renovation of the runway marks, the platform and taxiways, cleaning of the water draining system, as well as inspection of all the lighting equipment. To protect the runways from icing a sufficient amount of chemical reagents has been acquired to be sprayed by two vehicles, including one combination de-icing machine that is capable of disbursing both liquid and granulated reagents. The airport services operate 35 units of special equipment that are used to remove snow from the runways, taxiways, the platform, and areas surrounding the hangars. These units include 16 snowploughs the most powerful of which is capable of removing 5,000 tons of snow per hour, as well as three new high-capacity sweepers and blowers. It takes only 15 mi  >>>

The airport representatives’ made “Airport in the City” project presentation within the conference. Domodedovo airport is the first airport in Eastern Europe implemented railway service with Passenger Terminal in Moscow downtown. Speed transport system Aeroexpress has been set down in 2002 – more than five years ago. Aeroexpress connected Moscow Domodedovo International airport with Paveletsky railway station.The passengers can check-in in the reconstructed Passenger Terminal in Paveletsky railway station. Nowadays train set consists of eight carriages: seven carriages for passengers wagon and one for the luggage. Average train set seats amount to 573 seats. The Aeroexpress train runs every hour and every 30 minutes in peak hours.In 2006 24% of Domodedovo passengers used Aeroexpress train to get to the airport. According to forecast this index will grow up to 25% in 2007 which will amount to 4.7 mln of people. In total 15,5 mln of people used Aeroexpress during 5 years of its operations.Moscow DME implements   >>>

American Airlines are to launch scheduled flights to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport from June 3, 2008. The Chicago-Moscow-Chicago service will be operated every day except Mondays. “Our aim at American is to provide convenient links to the major business centres of the world so we are delighted to be adding Moscow to the American Airlines global network,” said Craig Kreeger, American’s Senior Vice President – International. “This new flight will add another crown jewel in our sparkling international route network. From Chicago, American is – or soon will be - providing links to the world’s key developing economies in Russia, China, and India as well as the established markets of Japan, Europe and Latin America. The Russian economy is booming and many of the top 100 US corporations are doing business there so the time is right to begin serving Moscow,” added Mr Kreeger. photo from site: American AirlinesChicago O’Hare airport is one of the largest transportation hubs in North America. American Airline  >>>

According to performance results of January-September 2007 Moscow Domodedovo International Airport maintains leading position in terms of passenger traffic in the Moscow aviation hub. Passenger throughput amounted to 14 282 823 passengers in January-August 2007, a 21.4% increase over the same period in 2006. The highest growth was recorded on such destinations as Yekaterinburg, Antalya, Sharm el Sheikh, London, St. Petersburg, Chelyabinsk, Tivat, Krasnodar, Mineralnye Vody. 3 765 854 passengers were serviced in DME on these routes in January-September 2007, a 23% increase against the results of the same period in 2006. In September 2007 total passenger traffic amounted to 2 039 805 passengers, a 29% increase over the same period in 2006.  >>>

ACI Europe (Airports Council International – European division) has published a report on performance of 102 European airports in August 2007. According to the report Moscow Domodedovo International airport maintains leading position among European airports of 2nd Group which passenger traffic varies from 10 to 25 million passengers per year.Domodedovo airport comes first with its 22,9% of growth in August (in comparison with the results of August 2006) of among fast-growing airports of 2nd Group. Second position holds Berlin airport (16,7% of growth), third position took Athens airport (11,9% of growth). Average growth ratio of the Group reached 7,5% in comparison with the results of August 2006 and 13,6% of growth in comparison with the results of August 2005. In general ACI Europe rating Domodedovo airport gets the 16th ranking place with passenger traffic of 2 234 000 people in August 2007. *** ACI Europe (http://www.aci-europe.org/) is a regional division of ACI Global, headquartered in Geneva. Its regio  >>>

Starting from 15th October URAL AIRLINES launches additional flight to Moscow DMAE from Yekaterinburg. Up to present the airline operated 19 flights a week on this route. With the new frequency the number of flights will amount to 24 flights a week. URAL AIRLINES time schedule Moscow-Ekaterinburg-Moscow from 15th October 2007*  >>>

Starting from October 28th Iberia Airline increases the number of flights from Madrid to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.Starting from October 28th Iberia Airline will operate twice a day: early morning and late evening. Currently airline operates twelve times a week except Wednesdays and Saturdays when morning flight isn’t performed. New flight schedule will grant passengers access to a various number of connections in Domodedovo (Moscow) and in Barajas (Madrid). According to airline forecast additional flights Madrid-Moscow-Madrid will increase carriage capacity up to 39%. Curently average flight load is about 75%. In 2008 the airline plans to maintain this rate and to increase passenger throughput on this route up to 150-200 thousand.Iberia Airline time schedule Madrid-Moscow-Madrid (starting from October 28th*)Destination Flight numberDeparture Arrival DaysAircraftSeatsMadrid-DMEIB 380823:456:351234567А319120-141DME-MadridIB 38097:2510:351234567А319120-141Madrid-DMEIB 381010:3017:201234567А319120-  >>>

«City airport for children!» –Moscow Domodedovo International Airport together with one of Russian Child Foundations made a tour today through Domodedovo Airport complex under this slogan. 25 children from Tugolesskiy and Ruzskyi Children’s Community took part in the excursion. Average age of children is 14-15 years, the youngest Marina Kozhanova is only 10 years old. The majority of them have never been to any airport and have never seen airplanes. Today they had an opportunity to see the operation of the biggest aviation hub in Russia inside. Very likely air transport industry becomes lifework for some of these children. The children visited “Domodedovo Security” training center, Passenger Terminal, aviation hangars and other objects during the day. S7 Airlines gave a shew to visit it’s flight deck. This tour is the first one such-like event in Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. Domodedovo has been always paying special attention and taking special care of children no matter if they were our passenger  >>>

On October 6, 2007, a delegation of the Alexandrian Orthodox Church, led by its Primate His Divine Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, landed at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. At the airport His Divine Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch Theodore II was welcomed by His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia and other leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church. The meeting was also attended by the management of Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and officials from embassies of Egypt and Greece. This is his first visit to Russia since His Holiness Patriarch Theodore II was elected to the throne of the Alexandrian Church in 2004. Its aim is to contribute to the strengthening and further development of the historically brotherly relations between Alexandrian and Moscow Patriarchates and to pooling of their efforts in promotion among the entire world community of the eternal spiritual values of Christianity.During his visit to Russia, His Holiness Theodo  >>>

Yesterday, a press conference by Dmitry Kamenshchik, Chairman of the Board of EAST LINE Group, was held in the Atrium Meeting Room of Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, in the very center of Russia’s capital. During the press conference, Dmitry Kamenshchik made a presentation for journalists themed “Intellectual Capital as a Basis for Competitiveness”. Today, Domodedovo Airport is the largest air hub in Eastern Europe and the leader among the airports of the Russian Federation and CIS countries. The pace of its dynamic development has been invariably high for many years. According to the top manager of EAST LINE Group, it is the Group’s intellectual capital that provides for Domodedovo Airport’s high competitiveness and the systematic building up of this capital is a priority task for the company’s management: - We wanted to show today the things that will shape our future, rather than speak about the factors that determine where we stand today. It is the intellectual capital that determines our future positio  >>>

Today, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge landed at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. Immediately after the arrival of the distinguished guest, a joint press conference was held at Domodedovo of Mr. Jacques Rogge, the Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov, and the President of the Russian Olympic Committee Leonid Tyagachev. According to Jacques Rogge, over the next several years he will be regularly visiting Russia to see for himself the progress being made in the preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. During his current visit, in addition to the Sochi Olympics, Jacques Rogge also plans to discuss with Yury Luzhkov the capacity of Moscow to host the 2010 Youth Olympics. In Moscow Jacques Rogge will have a meeting with Yury Luzhkov and on the following day, September 27, he will fly to Sochi to meet the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The International Olympic Committee is an international organization established by Baron Pierre de Coubertin  >>>

Air Berlin airline has become the first foreign air carrier to join the Domodedovo Transfer Service Project. Within the framework of the project, agreements were signed between Air Berlin and carriers Volga-Aviaexpress, VIM-AVIA, SCAT, Tatarstan, Perm Airlines, and Kuban Airlines. As a result, starting from September 2007, passengers can buy tickets for connected flights to Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, and Dusseldorf with connections at Domodedovo from Volgograd, Aktobe, Taraz, Sochi, Barnaul, Magnitogorsk, Bratsk, Beloyarsky, Novy Urengoi, Omsk, Ufa, Vladivostok, Kazan, Perm, Krasnodar, Kogalym, Surgut, and Chita. The Domodedovo Transfer Service Project gives passengers an opportunity to buy tickets for the above connected flights at special through fares offered by air carriers. Tickets are available for flights through Domodedovo to cities in Germany from: Volgograd – от 299 euros* Aktobe – from 499 euros Taraz – from 520 euros Sochi – from 330 euros Barnaul and Omsk – from 530 euros Magnitogorsk – from 399  >>>

On September 23-25, 2007, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport will participate in the events of the Routes international forum. Routes Forum has been recognized over the 12 years of its history as a key forum for talks and networking among airports and airlines from all over the world. Routes is an annual forum held each time in a different country. The previous forums were held in Cannes, Abu Dhabi, Oslo, London, Rome, Amsterdam, Dublin, Athens, Edinburgh, Madrid, Copenhagen, and Dubai. Stockholm, Sweden, was chosen as the site for the 2007 Routes Forum. The 13th Routes Forum promises to be the most representative yet. The number of air carriers registered as participants in the Forum rose by 33% as compared to the previous year’s forum, while the tables booked for talks grew by 28%. According to preliminary figures, over 350 air carriers and 650 airports from more than 120 countries will participate in the Forum’s events. This year, for the first time the Forum will be attended by such partner airlines   >>>

-->According to January-August 2007 operating results Moscow Domodedovo International Airport maintains its leading position among Moscow airports in terms of passenger traffic. The total volume of passenger traffic at the airport amounted to 12,243,018 people in January-August 2007, an increase of 20.2% over the same period of 2006. Flights to Ekaterinburg, Hurghada, Antalya, London, Bangkok, Saint-Petersburg, Chelyabinsk, Tivat, Krasnodar, and Mineralnye Vody saw the highest growth. 2,943,702 passengers flying to these destinations were serviced at Domodedovo in January-August 2007, which is a 1.3-fold increase from the first eight months in 2006. The total volume of passenger traffic in August 2007 amounted to 2,234,036 people, up 22.9% from August 2006. Figures for passenger traffic and improvements in the performance indicator in August and the first eight months of 2007Performance indicatorAugust 2007 (people)Increase over the same period in 2006January-August 2007 (people)Increase over the same period  >>>

The network of destinations available from Moscow Domodedovo International Airport has further expanded. Two partners of the airport launch regular flights on the routes connecting Moscow with Far East and Western Siberia.  >>>

On September 9, 2007, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport welcomed participants in the KREMLIN ZORIA International Military Festival. This is the first time that the festival is held in Russia, on the Red Square, by the walls of the ancient Moscow Kremlin. It will last from September 13th to September 16th, 2007. It is expected that the total number of participants will be over one thousand military from various arms of service, including cavalry, musicians, and performers. Every day about 8,000 people will be able to watch this spectacular show.Zoria is an old term used in the Russian Army to mean a reveille in the morning or tattoo at night. The Festival’s mission is to revive the traditions of the Russian military, to enhance the standing of today’s Russian Armed Forces, to celebrate Russian national symbols and anniversaries of historic events, as well as to promote international links.The festival was conceived as a major international forum. Participants in the first KREMLIN ZORIA will include leadi  >>>

“Airline”Alania” to launch flights to DomodedovoFrom September 10, 2007, “Airline Alania” will be operating flights on Vladikavkaz-Domodedovo-Vladikavkaz route. The carrier will offer daily flights with Yak-42 aircraft.“Airline”Alania” has become Moscow Domodedovo International Airport’s new partner and another carrier to offer flights from Vladikavkaz. The increase in the number of airlines servicing the route will give travelers the opportunity not only to get the departure and arrival times they require but also to fly cheaper.“Airline”Alania” has become the 32-d Russian airline to fly to Domodedovo.From September 10 to 30, 2007, because of Vladikavkaz Airport’s runway renewal, the carrier will temporarily be flying to Nalchik. The airline will provide free bus service between Vladikavkaz and Nalchik for its passengers.“Airline”Alania” Vladikavkaz – Moscow – Vladikavkaz Route Schedule*Destination Flight Departure Arrival Days Aircraft Vladikavkaz – Domodedovo**2D 8632 14:2017:051234567Yak-42Domodedovo – Vl  >>>

September 8, 2007 is the one-year anniversary of co-operation between Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and Royal Jordanian Airlines.According to Mr Ibrahim al Mahadin, General Representative of Royal Jordanian Airlines in Russia, Domodedovo Airport has been striving to develop and improve business relationships between two partners. "I do highly praise the efforts of Domodedovo Airport management team for the overall services which have been extended to us since we started collaboration", said Mr Ibrahim al Mahadin.Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - a rich city spread over seven hills where ancient times and present days, mystery and charm blend in harmoniously - has become an exclusive destination for Domodedovo airport. Passengers now have a unique opportunity to travel from Domodedovo to the largest commercial and administrative centre of Jordan offering numerous hotels, restaurants, art galleries and museums. The flights are operated twice a week by comfortable Airbus A321 and   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo International Airport’s international and domestic route network continues its proactive expansion as airlines explore new destinations.From September 7, Esen Air airline of Kyrgyzstan will be flying from Osh to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. Osh is the second destination serviced by the airline from Domodedovo.Flights to this destination have been commenced to implement the airline’s rout network expansion programme. Esen Air has been operating services from Bishkek to Domodedovo since July this year.The new service is scheduled to fly once a week on Fridays by B 737-200.Esen Air Osh-Moscow Route Schedule*DestinationFlightDepartureArrivalDaysAircraftOsh - DomodedovoEЯ 669 06:3009:10….5..B737-200Domodedovo - Osh EЯ 670 10:40 16:50 ….5..B737-200 *local time***Esen Air airline is a young company established in April, 2006. Its fleet consists of two B737-200 aircraft. Company’s immediate plans envisage commencing its own international flights and acquiring additional state-of-the-ar  >>>

JAL will relocate in Moscow to Domodedovo International Airport (DME) from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) on December 14 2007, to increase the comfort and convenience of passengers using the airline's Narita - Moscow route.Currently, 72 airlines fly to 223 domestic and overseas destinations from DME. This will provide passengers using JAL with numerous flight connection options. The airport is particularly convenient for passengers traveling onward to other destinations in Russia such as St Petersburg, or to neighboring countries including Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). International and domestic flights are both handled at the same terminal, providing passengers with connecting flights with smooth transfers. For customer comfort, the airport has more than 70 restaurants, cafes and retail outlets as well as a 24-hour Internet-center. Wireless Internet access is available in various locations in the airport. At the "MOVIE POINT", passengers can rent a private room and DVD and watch a mo  >>>

On August 31, a day before Knowledge Day, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport holds a party for its little passengers and their parents. For many this may be surprising but a really exciting party needs no special occasion. Domodedovo Airport is always happy to deliver a piece of joy and happiness to its young passengers. A celebration right before the beginning of the new school year is to let children say goodbye to Summer with no regret and enjoy the start of schooldays.Little passengers and their parents will spend the whole day in real Prostokvashino (Bonny-clabber village). The concept of the celebration is inspired by a popular and loved-by-many cartoon trilogy - 'The three from Prostokvashino', 'The three from Prostokvashino: Holidays in Prostokvashino' and 'The three from Prostokvashino: Winter in Prostokvashino'- based on tales by Edward Uspensky.The interiors of Domodedovo shall undergo a metamorphosis. 'Uncle Fyodor's Flat' and 'Prostokvashino House' will be installed at the passenger termina  >>>

Effective August 24, 2007, the South-Korean air carrier, Asiana Airlines, increases the frequency of its flights to the Domodedovo airport. Regular cargo flights will be operated on Fridays to Frankfurt (Germany) via the Domodedovo airport on Boeing 747-400F aircraft. Introduction of the new flight expands successful cooperation between the South-Korean second largest air carrier and Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport: Asiana Airlines has been operating regular flights to Vienna via the Domodedovo airport every Tuesday since July 31, 2007. Asiana Airlines indirect flights timetableDestination Flight No.Arrival at DMEDeparture from DMEDays operatedEquipment Seoul – Domodedovo – Vienna (effective July 31, 2007)OZ 78300:4002:40.2…..B747-400FSeoul – Domodedovo – Frankfurt (effective August 24, 2007)AAR-78102:1004:10 / 04:55**….5..B747-400F* Moscow time ** Effective September 24, 2007 Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport is one of the largest transportation nodes conveniently connecting a multitude of   >>>

On the 27th of August new restrictions to carry liquids in hand luggage are to be placed according to Russian Ministry of Transport order #104 dated 25th July 2007. Items permitted to carry in hand luggage: Water and other drinks such as soups, syrups, jams, honey Creams, lotions, oilsPerfumesSpraysGels, including hair and shower gelsContents of pressurized containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorantsPastes, including toothpasteLiquid-solid mixturesMascaraAny other item of similar consistencyAll liquids listed above should: Must not excess 100 ml (even if filled partial);Must be placed into a transparent resealable bag not exceeding 18x20 cm. Joint volume must not exceed 1 liter.Each passenger is permitted to have only one transparent resealable bag in hand luggage. Transparent resealable bags are available in passenger inspecting areas. You are welcome to carry baby food in hand luggage, medical drug and diet food. Aviaion security can ask you o offer evidence you really need them during yo  >>>

On August 23, 2007, on the threshold of a new winter travel season, Marriott Grand Hotel will host the VII annual forum “Travel Routes: Winter 2007/2008” organized by Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. Having become traditional, the forum is held in the format of bilateral meetings of the travel market players – airlines and tour operators. The “Travel Routes” forum has become an international venue that Russian and foreign travel market professionals use to conduct negotiations and establish contacts with one another. The principal goal of the forum is to promote cooperation between the travel business participants, that is the airlines operating regular and charter flights from Domodedovo and tour operators. The forum is an excellent opportunity to exchange opinions, discuss the key travel market trends, design summer tour programs, and make transportation agreements for the next summer season. It is expected that the forum participants will include over 80 tour operators and 60 airlines. For more inf  >>>