Business travel between France and Moscow is definitely on a roll. And Marseille in particular. Almost a month after the announcement of a an extensive programme between Paris and Moscow - and a few days later Aeroflotwho revealed his interest in Marseille, Aigle Azur has just set out its ambitions for the route linking La Cité Phocéenne to Moscow's airport of Domodedovo. From 27 March next year, the airline will be offering two rotations per weekevery Thursday and Sunday. Flights operated in Airbus A320 with two classes of travel: 12 seats in business class and 168 in "eco".
An urban and business centre with strong economic potential
" This new direct route to Moscow once again enables Aigle Azur to strengthen its presence in Russia "notes Tiago MartinsSales & Marketing Director of Aigle Azur. " It was a logical step for us to offer people in the southern region a new travel option to the Russian capital, an urban and business centre with strong economic and tourist potential, and to enable travellers to take advantage of a great flexibility. This reinforcement of our presence in Russia is in line with the development strategy initiated by our Chairman. Frantz Yvelin and completes our already established programme of flights to Moscow airport from our Orly base. "says Tiago Martins.
Julien Boullay, Sales and Marketing Director at Marseille Provence Airport, said: " Aigle Azur is a long-standing partner and privileged partner of Marseille Provence airport for many years. Today, offering a direct service to Moscow, the Aigle Azur's 9th destination from its base at Marseille Provence airportThis is a strong signal from the airline, which is continuing to expand. What's more, the opening of this route is part of the strategy to develop tourism and economic links between Marseille and Moscow, a strategy supported by all the players in the region, including the city of Marseille, the Aix Marseille Provence Metropolitan Area and the South Region. ".
