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Six low-cost air companies might start their operations in Ukraine, Russia’s Avianova, Irish Ryanair, Arab FlyDubai, German Air Berlin, Slovak Danube Wings and British Easy Jet, The Segodnya reported March 5. The difference in ticket prices is remarkable – for the same Moscow to Berlin flight on the same day Air Berlin charges $70 while other air companies $140.
However, says The Segodnya, the arrival on the Ukraine market won’t be any time soon. “There are plans to start our operation in Ukraine. However, the Ukrainian officials do not issue us the required permits. We are in talks with Ukraine air although without success,” says Air Berlin’s PR officer Sabina Teller. Read a full story here.