UTair STATUS Loyalty Program Exceeds 600,000 Members

The UTair Aviation frequent flyer program is celebrating more than 600,000 active members, proving once again that the STATUS is not only one of Russia's leading frequent flyer programs in terms of the number of members and the number of bonuses given out, but is also among the largest loyalty programs in Russia.  Launched on December 1, 2001, the STATUS frequent flyer program was one of the first loyalty programs to be introduced on Russian market.

The program currently includes three participation options: STATUS for individual participants, STATUS-Family and STATUS-Business. Advanced VIP and PREMIUM program levels are available both to individual participants and families. Since the launch of the program, UTair has given out 386,816 bonus tickets and provided over 10,000 service class upgrades.

Co-branded cards issued by leading banks partnering with UTair, including VTB 24, Surgutneftegasbank and Khanty-Mansiysk banks, open additional options to program participants.  UTair frequent flyers can accumulate miles by using services offered by over 70 program partners, including hotels, taxi services, car rentals, insurance companies, cafes and restaurants. Baggage packing services in the airports of the UTair network is another option available to STATUS program participants.  Accumulated miles also can be spent on a unique experience: a session in full immersion virtual reality Mi-8 helicopter simulator.

For more information on the UTair STATUS frequent flyer program, program partners and a full list of bonuses and options please visit the UTair website or call the UTair 24/7 help desk toll-free within Russia at 8-800-100-08-08. For calls from Moscow and the Moscow region, the help desk can be reached at +7-495-2-280-380. Forinternational calls, dial +7 (3452) 45-50-99.

UTair Aviation ranks among the top three Russian airlines. In 2013 UTair Aviation aircraft transported 9,625,295 passengers and the combined UTair Group fleet transported 10,413,803 passengers. UTair Aviation operates more than 150 fixed wing aircraft and performs flights to 110 destinations in Russia and abroad. The airline maintains its central hub at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, from which it performs more than 100 flights daily.

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