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On November 23, the 80th anniversary of Sochi Airport, a festive atmosphere permeated the airport terminal. The base carrier, Nordwind Airlines, reached a unique milestone, serving 10 million passengers since the start of flights from Sochi.
The milestone passenger, Aigul Shakirova, checked in for flight N4-411 from Sochi to Kazan and received a certificate for a free roundtrip flight to any Russian destination on the airline's route network.
To celebrate the occasion, a concert by accordionist Igor Ayusheev, who became a social media star after his popular video at Sochi Airport, was held for all passengers at the airport terminal. He performed familiar accordion compositions and delighted the audience with his music.
The terminal also featured interactive locations where anyone could participate in a lottery and receive a gift from the airport, as well as take a souvenir photo.
"As the base carrier of Sochi International Airport, today we proudly celebrate carrying Nordwind Airlines' 10 millionth passenger from the country's largest resort airport. Our first flight to Sochi was in July 2012, and our 2025 flight schedule now includes 30 destinations, 27 of which are year-round. Also, on November 23, Sochi Airport celebrated its 80th anniversary, and we wholeheartedly congratulate our long-standing partner. We express our sincere gratitude for their professional approach and reliable cooperation. We wish the airport stable passenger traffic growth, continued success, and prosperity," commented Anton Mattis, Deputy General Director of Nordwind Airlines.
"On this significant day, we thank all passengers for their trust and choosing our airport, and we congratulate Nordwind Airlines on reaching this significant milestone. We highly value our established partnership and are confident that our fruitful collaboration will allow us to expand our route network, offering passengers more travel options within Russia and abroad. 80 years is just the beginning, and new achievements and discoveries lie ahead," noted Alexey Komarov, Director and Managing Director of Sochi Airport.
Nordwind Airlines (www.nordwindairlines.ru) is one of Russia's largest airlines by passenger turnover and boasts an extensive network of scheduled flights across the country. Its base airports are Sheremetyevo, Pulkovo, Sochi, Kazan, and Makhachkala. With flexible ticket prices, convenient flight schedules, and loyalty program bonuses, flying with us is a great way to start your trip, whether you're a business traveler or just want to enjoy your planned vacation.
Sochi International Airport named after V.I. Sevastyanov (www.aer.aero) was founded in 1945 and is managed by Aerodinamika, one of Russia's largest airport holding companies. The airport serves the country's main resort, welcoming participants in the country's most important economic, sporting, political, and cultural events. Since 2020, Sochi Airport has consistently ranked among the top 5 airports in Russia by passenger traffic, handling over 13 million passengers annually. Since 2022, it has been Russia's main southern international air hub. Flights are operated to both domestic and international destinations. The airport receives professional recognition and awards annually. In 2022, the airport received a 4-star rating according to a study by Skytrax, the world's largest consulting company. It has also won multiple awards in the "Best Airport in Russia" category at the national "Air Gateway of Russia" awards.
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