Children have always been welcome guests in Moscow Domodedovo Airport. It was in January 2008 when a program of regular excursions for children was launched to allow them experience exciting life of one of the largest airports in Europe. On April 12 2010 a Charity Fund If not me, then who? in cooperation with Domodedovo airport as part of the Gifted Children project arranged an excursion to the airport facilities for children from one of Moscow orphan houses.They felt like passengers being guided to the passenger terminal, check-in area, domestic/international arrival and departure halls. The children found out about check-in procedures, where to apply for help to if one loses his friends at the airport or in case if a piece of information is needed.Children were being transported through the airport by a bus usually delivering passengers to a plane. They could watch takeoffs and landings as well.Little guests of the airport discovered how lug  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport saw growth of physical indicators in March 2010.March 2010 saw 15 266 flights served in Domodedovo which is an increase by 19,3% in comparison with the same period of the previous year.Moscow Domodedovo Airport passenger traffic volumes totaled 1 510 514 based on results of March 2010 which is 36,9% more compared to the same month previous year. Preliminary figures speak well for the airport’s highest growth rates in Moscow Aviation Hub for the indicated period.Cargo traffic in Domodedovo demonstrated growth by 38,6% compared to the same month of the last year rates and reached 12 869 tons.Domestic passenger traffic growth was recorded and totaled 596 747 which is an increase by 33,7% compared to the same period in 2009.International passenger traffic in March 2010 increased by 39,0% compared to the same month last year and totaled 913 767 passengers.Following the results of the first three months 2010 total passenger traffic reached 4 286 707 which is 35,8% more compared to the same  >>>

On April 5 and 6 2010 Moscow Domodedovo Airport hosted traditional spotting – an event attracting avia photography fans who are also called plane spotters. The event was attended by more than 100 amateur photographers. They were granted a precious chance to shoot planes of Domodedovo partner airlines during their take off, landing and taxing directly from the airfield.As part of this particular spotting a photo contest was organized by Brussels Airlines. The winners will be nominated in the following categories:the best photo of take off/landing of Brussels Airlines aircraft;the best photo of Brussels Airlines ground handling procedure;the best photo of Brussels Airlines crew (in the framework of a project “Airline with a Human Face”)The number of plane spotters is constantly growing while Moscow Domodedovo Airport is an attractive site for spotters as it offers a wider choice of Russian and foreign partner airlines for shooting. It is a uniqu  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport is glad to announce that Cathay Pacific, a Hong Kong based airline, is scheduled to start operations from Domodedovo airport on July 13 this year, subject to government approval.Flights Hong Kong – Moscow (Domodedovo) – Hong Kong will be operated three times a week by Airbus A340-300 with the following schedule: Flight  >>>

The second largest German airline Air Berlin has launched a new nonstop flight from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Berlin (Tegel) that will operate six times a week starting from May 31 2010.The flight will be performed with the following schedule: Flight  >>>

On March 31 2010 Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Sun D’Or International Airlines based in Israel marked three years of successful cooperation.In March 2007 the first flight Tel Aviv – Moscow was operated by Sun D’Or International Airlines to Moscow Domodedovo Airport.Sun D’Or has been operated flights to Domodedovo on a regular basis since March 2007 however the airline had several short charter programs before. The years of cooperation saw some 160 flights generally operated on Saturday and about 35 thousand passengers carried. Sun D’Or International Airlines performing charter flights is a subsidiary company of El Al Israel Airlines. The airline fleet features B757-200 aircraft regularly maintained by El Al Israel Airline. Ground service is also provided by the parent airline.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport of Russia. Its market share in total passenger traffic in Moscow makes 46%. At the moment 75 partner airlines (35 foreign, 29 Russian and 11 from the CIS) connecting over 220 destinations   >>>

Passenger voting results named Moscow Domodedovo Airport the best airport of Eastern Europe.The winners of the World Airport Awards 2010 have been announced recently naming the best airports of the world. The survey was conducted by an independent survey organization Skytrax Research from July 2009 to March 2010. This year the number of interviews totaled 9,8 mln. respondents representing over 100 countries.Domodedovo has been holding its position in the top-three best airports of Eastern Europe since 2004 based on the Skytrax rating. Skytrax Research makes passenger surveys annually qualifying services provided by airports as well as terminal comfort degree based on 40 aspects. The Skytrax World Airport Awards ceremony took place in Brussels (Belgium) on March 2010.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport of Russia. Its market share in total passenger traffic in Moscow makes 46%. At the moment 75 partner airlines (35 foreign, 29 Russian and 11 from the CIS) connecting over 220 destinations operate fl  >>>

On March 30 2010 United Airlines and Moscow Domodedovo Airport mark the first anniversary of cooperation. United Airlines operates daily flights from Washington D.C. to Domodedovo airport. The previous year saw 70 thousand passengers carried. A convenient timetable allows for passengers to reach not only the capital of the USA but also benefit from connecting flights through Washington D.C. to the most populated cities of the United States like San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver and Seattle.Along with Washington D.C. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is now connected to 30 world capitals namely London, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Madrid, Vienna and others.United Airlines is one of the leading companies in Star Alliance. Almost all airlines which are members to the alliance operate to Domodedovo: Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Austrian Airlines are among them. There are 12 airlines representing Star Allianc  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport and bmi British Midland International are glad to announce new services available for their passengers.Now passengers of bmi departing from Domodedovo may benefit from the airline’s new services.bmi is offering on-line check-in procedure with an option to print a boarding pass at home or at work.A passenger may now go through self check-in procedure at the airport. The clients are only requested to print out a boarding pass and then proceed to a gate or to a check-in counter to register baggage if any.bmi makes it possible to choose an improved through check-in including issuance of boarding passes for connecting flights to/from Domodedovo airport with Star Alliance and airline partners.Customers of the Star Alliance network can choose from more than 19 700 daily flights to reach 1 077 destinations in 175 countries. The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide coverage. Almost all leading Alliance members operate to D  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport is glad to announce its new partner – Eurocypria Airlines from Cyprus which launched its services from Moscow to Paphos (Cyprus) on March 22 2010.The airline operates flights twice a week by B737-800.Eurocypria Airlines was established in 1992 as a subsidiary of Cyprus Airways. Since 2001 the airline has been operated scheduled and passenger flights through Cyprus and outside. Eurocypria Airlines has become the first Cyprus airline operating to Domodedovo.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport of Russia. Its market share in total passenger traffic in Moscow makes 46%. At the moment 75 partner airlines (35 foreign, 29 Russian and 11 from the CIS) connecting over 220 destinations operate flights all over the world. The unique route network covered by Domodedovo partner airlines provides for 89 exclusive destinations. In 2009 18,7 million passengers benefited from Domodedovo services.   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport has started operation of equipment providing fast and smooth voice communication between apron pushback teams and aircraft crews. So far the technology has been a unique one for Russia and the CIS States.The equipment delivered by Ramp Handling Solutions Company (UK) features Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (DECT). Its functionalities allow for voice communication between a pushback team, a tug driver and an aircraft crew while a dedicated radiofrequency is not necessary.The implemented wireless duplex communication system enables minimized noise interference, freedom of apron movements and reduced time of handling.The new equipment is expected to enhance safety of apron movements and performance efficiency of ground staff in Moscow Domodedovo Airport.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport of Russia. Its market share in total passenger traffic in Moscow makes 46%. At the moment 78 partner airlines (34 foreign, 28 Russian and 16 from the CIS) connecting over 220 destina  >>>

Moscow Domodedov Airport passenger traffic volumes totaled 1 287 484 based on results of February 2010 which is 36,6% more compared to the same period in 2009. It should be noted that Domodedovo demonstrates the highest growth rates in Moscow Aviation Hub for the indicated period.February 2010 saw 13 283 flights served in Domodedovo which is an increase by 19,9% in comparison to February 2009. Cargo traffic in Domodedovo demonstrated growth by 29,6% compared to the last year rates and reached 10 266 tons.The most extensive passenger traffic growth rates were recorded on domestic routes and totaled 533 339 which is an increase by 37,4% compared to the same period in 2009. International traffic in February 2010 increased by 36,0% compared to the same month last year and totaled 745 145 passengers.Following the results of two month total passenger traffic in January and February 2010 reached 2 776 193 which is 35,2% more compared to the same period last year. Domestic passenger traffic in January-February saw 1   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport participated at Berlin's International Tourism Exhibition (ITB) held in Germany on March 10 – 14 2010. ITB Berlin is a unique annual tourist exhibition representing most of the world’s airports. Domodedovo airport has been participating ITB since 2003 and this time all the visitors had an opportunity to be acquainted with plans and prospects for development, to obtain comprehensive information on its operations, infrastructure and services.All the integral parts of international tourism are widely represented at ITB Berlin in particular tour operators, hotels, dedicated publishing houses, airports and other aspects of traveling. The exhibition offers excellent opportunities for promotion of Domodedovo brand in the international markets of passenger traffic and tourist services.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport of Russia. Its market share in total passenger traffic in Moscow makes 46%. At the moment 78 partne  >>>

Iberia and Moscow Domodedovo Airport celebrate five years of successful cooperation.The companies signed an agreement in 2005 and Iberia started daily operations Madrid – Moscow. An evening service was launched in 2007 in addition to the existing day flight. Thus, at the moment the airline operates two daily flights from Domodedovo. Five years of cooperation saw 2 750 flights and some 550 thousand passengers carried.The airline has an extensive route network from Madrid especially to Latin America countries. In fact, Iberia is leading the Europe-Latin America market, with a market share of 20%, and more than 120 flights a week between both regions. For this reason Moscow Domodedovo Airport is usually considered by many travelers as a starting point of a trip to such an exotic and far away destination. Flights to traditional tourist cities in Spain (Alicante, Malaga, Tenerife and Valencia), Portugal (Lisboa, Portu) and America (Buenos Aires, Santo Domingo, Sao Paulo) are very popular among travelers.Iberia is   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport as part of the implementation of a project PRITOK (inflow) dedicated to invitation to the Company new young professionals made an agreement with Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute (Technical University) in 2009 to enhance level of basic education for senior school pupils.This year future applicants from Moscow and Moscow Region are supposed to attend additional evening and week-end classes under the auspices of the University. Such an approach will definitely enlarge pupils’ background as well as motivate and facilitate them to choose the right profession.The additional classes provide in-depth studies of dedicated disciplines (mathematics, IT, physics, Russian and foreign languages), preparation for school final exams as well as studies of special disciplines (economics, programming etc) related to operations in Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Beyond the arrangements mentioned excursions to the Companies of Moscow Domodedovo Airport are envisaged.On March 4 2010 Department of ext  >>>

On March 2 Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Singapore airlines marked four years of successful cooperation.  >>>

Self-service check-in rose last year at Russia’s busiest airport - Moscow Domodedovo Airport and 33.9% of all passengers who knew self-service was available expressed a preference for using it, according to the latest SITA/Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service Survey.   >>>

On February 19 2010 an opening ceremony of newly renovated Moscow Domodedovo Airport museum took place in Moscow Region.   >>>

S7 airlines, the largest Russian carrier in terms of domestic passenger traffic based on 2009 results, launched a new service of self-registration for all international flights departing from Moscow Domodedovo Airport.  >>>

Early February Domodedovo served 14 flights with Russian Olympians to the capital of the Olympic Games 2010, Vancouver and the next two weeks Moscow Domodedovo Airport will follow the Olympic events and achievements of the Russian Olympic Team.   >>>

On-line voting on Travel.ru portal named Moscow Domodedovo Airport a prize winner of the annual travel award ‘Zvezda.Travel.ru’ the third time in nomination ‘ Best Russian Airport’.   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport has become the first in Russia to deploy a multilateration surface surveillance solution.  >>>

On January 25 2010 VIM Airlines launched new scheduled service to Lenkoran which is on the South-East of Azerbaijan.  >>>

International community is concerned with aviation security at the moment. In particular special attention is paid to security measures at airports during passenger screening.  >>>

On January 20 2010 Moscow Domodedovo Airport and supporters welcomed Russian team KAMAZ-Master - winners of the world famous Dakar – 2010 Off-Road Rally. Team members arrived from Madrid (Spain) by Iberia flight IB3810 at 17 01  >>>