AZAL considering reducing ticket prices

Azerbaijan’s largest airlines, AZAL, together with other relevant departments has begun to fulfill orders President Ilham Aliyev gave on July 13 during the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

AZAL is considering various options for reducing the ticket prices. “That will take some time,” the company stressed.

The airline said that after discussions the customers will be provided with detailed information on this issue.

At the meeting, President Aliyev instructed his Cabinet to reduce airline ticket prices.

"Prices for flights in some cases are artificially high. The question is asked, why? High-quality services are provided? I welcome it. Indeed our airline AZAL has a high service. I welcome it. But Azerbaijan does not buy fuel abroad, but produces it itself. Kerosene is sold cheaply, unlike other countries. Why are the prices high? AZAL receives large subsidies from the state. All aircrafts are purchased through the state budget. All airports are being built with public funds. All conditions have been created by the state. Why do ticket prices have to be expensive relative to other countries,” he said.

AZAL, Azerbaijan’s biggest airline and national flag carrier, offers flights to European countries, the CIS, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States.

The company has one of the newest airplane fleets in the world, consisting of 25 airplanes including the Boeing B-787-8, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Airbus 319, Airbus A320, Airbus A340-500, Embraer ERJ 170-100LR and Embraer ERJ 190-100.