Flying to Tbilisi: Azimuth Superjet vs. Georgian Airways – Smooth Landing Test! скачать в хорошем качестве

Flying to Tbilisi: Azimuth Superjet vs. Georgian Airways – Smooth Landing Test!

A flight from Moscow to Tbilisi with Azimuth Airlines on a Sukhoi Superjet 100 and a return flight with Georgian Airways on their brand-new Boeing – a great way to compare the two carriers and see how flights between Russia and Georgia are organized. In this video, I depart from Vnukovo Airport, taking city bus No. 911 from Salaryevo Metro in Moscow. It’s already cold outside, but inside the terminal, there are not many passengers, especially at the international check-in counters. For the Azimuth flight to Tbilisi, I was offered a standard check-in counter: online check-in seemed inconvenient due to additional paid options, so I checked in at the airport, where my carry-on and baggage were inspected. The flight is operated on a Superjet—Azimuth’s fleet consists entirely of SSJ100 aircraft. The plane was almost new, with a clean cabin configured in a 2-3 seating layout. The airline does not have a business class, but the first rows are sometimes sold as “comfort class” with food and extra baggage. Our departure from Vnukovo was delayed due to restrictions: at that moment, a Russian government IL-96 aircraft was taxiing out, carrying the President’s delegation. This aircraft is frequently used for Foreign Ministry trips and was heading west to Minsk. Eventually, we took off from Vnukovo with a slight delay. The flight to Tbilisi lasted about three hours. Onboard, Azimuth offered free water and paid meals, which could be purchased by bank card, which I did. For entry into Georgia, Russian citizens do not need a visa, only a valid international passport. After passing through border control, you enter a spacious arrivals hall with many exchange offices and transportation options to the city center: a bus for 1 lari or a taxi, which can be ordered in Georgia via Yandex.Taxi. You can also use Yandex Maps to check routes and transport options. I chose a regular city bus and then transferred to the metro, both easily payable by bank card. Tbilisi greeted me with pleasant weather and a calm atmosphere. I stayed at the Tea4Two hotel, booked via a mobile app. In the morning, I took a walk in the city center and then ordered a taxi to the airport, which took about 20 minutes using Yandex. The return flight was operated by Georgian Airways on a Boeing 737, a recent addition to their fleet. Interestingly, the business class seats were actually former Aeroflot seats. The catering on Georgian Airways was much more modest: just a cold cheese bun and water. Full service was available only for an additional fee. The flight to Moscow took just under three hours, and we landed in Vnukovo during snowfall. The weather was not ideal, but the landing was safe. Russian border control took only a few minutes, after which I could either take a taxi or use the bus and commuter train again. In this review, you will see the check-in process for Azimuth and Georgian Airways flights, features of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Boeing 737, and information on ticket prices and additional services. I will also cover the “Tchaikovsky” lounge at Vnukovo, transport options from Tbilisi Airport to the city center, and share my overall impressions of the trip. If you’re planning a flight to Georgia or are simply interested in aviation, this video will help you learn about the route details, compare the experiences of the two airlines, and see the current airport situation in Moscow and Tbilisi. Enjoy watching! The video was filmed and edited by me personally. I used a regular iPhone 14 Pro and a GoPro 9. Edited in Final Cut. I bought my Azimuth flight ticket on their official website, and the Georgian Airways ticket through the OneTwoTrip agency in rubles. The hotel was booked through the MTS Travel agency, also in rubles. More details about the prices are included in the video. Thank you very much for watching my videos and leaving comments. Chapters: 00:00 Vnukovo Airport. Bus 911 from Salaryevo Metro. Metro and commuter train 01:27 Azimuth. Check-in for the Tbilisi flight. Vnukovo Airport 02:58 Vnukovo Business Lounge. Art and Tchaikovsky. Boarding the flight 04:55 Azimuth Superjet. Economy class. Boarding the aircraft. Pre-flight preparations 07:34 Superjet engine startup with smoke. A319 and IL-96-300 of the Russian Special Flight Squadron 10:00 Takeoff. Flight review to Tbilisi. In-flight service 13:37 Approach to landing in Tbilisi. Aircraft on the airport apron 15:32 Tbilisi. Bus ride. City center review. Tea4Two Hotel 20:46 Taxi ride to Tbilisi Airport from the city center. Check-in for the flight 22:19 Overview of the clean zone of Tbilisi Airport and Primeclass Lounge 25:13 Georgian Airways. Aircraft review, takeoff, in-flight catering 30:09 Landing at Vnukovo during snowfall