Transaero commences new Imperial Class on long haul routes

Airline Industry Information, Oct 8, 2008

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

Transaero Airlines has announced the introduction of its new Imperial Class, which is available on its long haul routes in Boeing 777s and 747-400 aircraft.

The airline stated that tickets are already on sale for these flights, which now have four class configurations: Imperial Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Tourist Economy Class.

According to Transaero, its Imperial Class passengers will benefit from a daily, personal, 24 hour information hotline and a valet assisted airport service to handle check in, baggage and other pre-flight procedures.

The Imperial Class salon seats 12 passengers in a 1-2-1 configuration with wide seats which recline 180 degrees, in flight entertainment such as individual LCD TVs, audio visual multimedia players, business publications, a personal travel-kit and a varied menu served on Lomonosovsky Porcelain and Gusevsky Crystal.

Additionally, Imperial Class passengers will each receive a limited edition porcelain tea service engraved with the portrait of one of the Russian emperors.

((Comments on this story may be sent to aii.feedback@m2.com))