Established in 1996, Belavia Belarusian Airlines is the flag carrier of Belarus. The airline has its headquarters in Minsk and has 1,017 employees. The airline dominates the air transportation in the Belarusian market. The airline meets the requirements of the latest innovation to attract many passengers. The passengers can appreciate and enjoy the true hospitality of Belarus with the airline. From time and again, the airline has proved itself to be a reliable and competitive carrier.
The fleet
As of 2016, Belavia Belarusian Airline has 25 aircraft in the fleet. This includes a modern blend of Western and Russian manufacturers. The aircraft include 3 Boeing 737-800, 6 Boeing 737-500 and 9 Boeing 737-300. Other aircraft include 4 CJR-100/200LR, 4 Embraers including 195 and 175. The airline also has 3-TU154M. In 2016, the airline went to first re-branding and received its first new aircraft since inception. The new Boeing 737 replaced Tupolev Tu-154's.
Destinations
Belavia Belarusian Airline flies to over 50 destinations worldwide. This includes Asia, Europe, and Africa. The airline also offers charter flights and VIP Charters to leisure destinations. In 2001, Belavia started the Minsk-Paris schedule service with Tu154s and Tu134s. From 2003 to 2009 the passengers traveling with the airline doubled to 700,000.
Business Class
The airline provides business class service on the route of Minsk to Tel Aviv since 2009. The business class passengers have the advantage at the airport like priority check-in and pass to the lounge service on the airport. Business class passengers also enjoy premium meal service and more baggage allowance. Besides, business class passengers can take advantage of the Belavia Leader Program to earn points. The route of Minsk to Tel Aviv and Minsk operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Onboard Facilities
In 2003, the airline started its own magazine named Horizons. This magazine is available in English, Belarusian and Russian. A few routes of Belavia Belarusian Airline provide in-flight entertainment system. The meals include meat, fish and other options. The business class passengers are welcomed with a welcome drink and starter. The desserts are impressive which includes chocolates and pastries.
Online booking and Check In
The Belavia Belarusian Airline check-in opens 2 hours before the departure of the flight. Self-check-in counters are available for passengers who have purchased an e-ticket. The online check-in starts 24 hours before departure. The Kiosk check-in starts 22 hours before departure which ends 1 hour before the flight. For booking tickets online visit Musafir.