Airline Nordstar: official website, reviews
The vast territory of Russia determines the development of not only the oldest airlines, but also young airlines, which start their work first in a certain district, and then go to the all-Russian and international routes. These include the Nordstar airline, reviews of which can be found on many travel sites.
Until the early 2000s, on the northernmost territory of the Eurasian continent, on the Taimyr Peninsula, there were only a few small air carriers operating only within the region, so there was practically no regular connection with major cities. But at the end of 2002, with the active participation of the Norilsk Nickel concern, the Taimyr airline was created, which assumed this role and firmly established itself on the routes from Norilsk to the central cities of Siberia.
Continuing active development, in the winter of 2008 the first branch in Moscow was created, and the name was officially transformed into the Nord Star airline, which means “North Star”. After a complete step-by-step renovation of the aircraft fleet, the company expanded its route network, covering not only the central, but also the European part of the Russian Federation.
Routes and directions of the airline
To date, the official website of the Nordstar airline displays at least 40 cities to which regular and charter flights are carried out from Norilsk and Krasnoyarsk, and the passenger traffic is more than 1 million people per year. These are regional routes:
- Severo-Yeniseisk;
- Tomsk;
- Novosibirsk;
- New Urengoy;
- Nizhnevartovsk;
- Surgut;
- Abakan;
- Irkutsk;
- Kyzyl.
There are also flights to the following major Russian cities:
- Ekaterinburg;
- St. Petersburg;
- Rostov-on-Don;
- Nizhny Novgorod;
- Moscow;
- Vladivostok;
- Khabarovsk;
- Sochi;
- Mineral water;
- Anapa;
- Makhachkala.
Recently, international flights have been carried out in the following directions:
- Baku;
- Khujand;
- Kharkov;
- Sanya;
- Beijing.
Detailed and more detailed information can be found out directly from the managers, and the telephone number of Nordstar airline is also indicated not only on the official website, but also in all representative offices in Russia, Tajikistan, Armenia, China, the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan.
Air fleet of the northern company
The fleet of aircraft of the Nordstar airline was completely renewed by 2015. It currently has 15 liners:
- 5 absolutely new ATR 42-500 were purchased, specially equipped and adapted for flights up to 1.5 thousand km across the territory of Siberia and the Far North, equipped with seats for 46 people;
- There are also nine Boeing 737-800s capable of taking on board over 170 passengers and flying over 5000 km;
- One Boeing 737-300 is in operation, designed for 148 people and flying no more than 4.4 thousand km.
After opening a branch in Moscow, Domodedovo airport, as well as Krasnoyarsk "Yemelyanovo" became the base airfields for all aircraft of the company. The airports of Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk serve as additional bases.
Cumulative program "It's easy to fly!"
More than 2 years ago, the official website of the Nordstar airline presented a program operating on an accumulative system.
Simply by registering on the site, you will receive a personal number there, and you can become the owner of a starting bonus virtual card. In the future, while making flights, passengers will be able to accumulate miles of various characteristics, and then use them to get additional discounts, special gift tickets and upgrade their status with Nordstar.
Reviews not only on this program, but also on the airline's activities in general, help many passengers to be prepared for any surprises, as well as make the right choice, so if you are a participant in this promotion, be sure to write about your experience.
Business class on a Boeing-737 of NordStar Airlines
Airline Reviews
Positive
Olga
I had to fly to Krasnoyarsk on Nordstar. After reading the reviews, I grabbed the head first, then the hundred square meters - to look for a replacement. But it's too late. Preparing for the worst, I called my mother, even thought about a will, because I still have to fly. But oddly enough, she was pleasantly surprised. The flight was not delayed for a minute, we also arrived on time. When choosing the menu, there was even a vegetarian menu, which suits me perfectly (by the way, in many others they don't even offer it, only if you order in advance). What else I want to note - new blankets. Let it be a trifle, but very nice. The flight attendants worked harmoniously and quickly, and the control of the plane was generally excellent. Thank you very much for the flight!
Nonna
At work, I often fly on airplanes with animals (kittens, puppies). If you can take small ones with you to the salon, then adults often have to be taken to the luggage compartment. Anything happened - and animals were treated after flights, even worse. Therefore, I select companies very carefully.
Last week I flew to Novosibirsk for NordStar. Two kittens with me, but I handed over the cat - I was worried all over. But the flight attendants reassured that in the animal compartment, as well as in the cabin, it was not cold at all. By the way, two small cats fit perfectly in the carrier under the front seat, even my legs went in there, although my height is not less than 170cm. Therefore, it is not clear how someone can miss. By the way, the cat was returned to me absolutely healthy, safe and sound, moreover, they even put the cat with the suitcase - I didn't have to run and catch it. Thank you very much to the staff for such a sensitive attitude!
Lena
For work, every month we fly a brigade from Novosibirsk to Nizhnevartovsk, and not on Boeings, but on ATR 42-500. During the year, they were delayed only 2 times, and because of the snowstorm, and the rest of the time - impeccable accuracy. Although there is not a lot of space in the cabin, it is very clean, one might even say somehow cozy. Pilots manage to land the plane gently even in strong winds, and regularly. Service, food - everything is on the level. Even if there are any questions or shortcomings, everything is resolved immediately very quickly. Very like!
Negative
Tolik
Backs with armchairs - this is not a gate at all! Not only do they creak at the slightest movement, they still do not unfold! And when asked why? The flight attendants are almost giggling - we know, but we can’t help. Okay, if you fly for 2 hours, and if 6 or more? It is unclear how they pass the inspection. I don't advise you to fly long distances.
Irina
We flew to Krasnoyarsk from Sochi. Heat in the salon, the child was capricious. They asked for a glass of water without gas. Is it really difficult to bring, it is not clear. Apparently difficult, because they said - wait, now we will distribute to everyone. They reached us in half an hour, and, of course, there was no still water left! How can you treat your customers like that?
Sasha
I often fly nordstar, the food with service is often very good, although sometimes the crews are, so to speak, "unkind". The flight personnel are always at their best, there are no complaints here. They never lost my luggage, but they detained me a couple of times. Well, anything can happen, of course. Most of all annoying are the constant delays and delays of flights, no one explains anything, no one informs, no one ever knows anything. Put things in order in your informative networks, because this is a complete disgrace!
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