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Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« on: February 28, 2017, 07:43:33 AM »

Just wondering if saving cash and flying through Moscow on Aeroflot is worth it.

Is a yid safe in the Moscow airport and are their planes reliable.

I know things are not what they once were but still a black hat , peius , and a beard
might be invitations for trouble.

Anyone with experience I would appreciate some perspective.


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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2017, 08:02:18 AM »
Perfectly fine. I've done it a couple of times and always had a minyan in the airport. Security is quick usually and airport is nice as well. There planes are also quite nice compared to el al

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2017, 08:04:42 AM »
Just wondering if saving cash and flying through Moscow on Aeroflot is worth it.

Is a yid safe in the Moscow airport and are their planes reliable.

I know things are not what they once were but still a black hat , peius , and a beard
might be invitations for trouble.

Anyone with experience I would appreciate some perspective.
Thousands fly every year. Most survive.

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017, 08:07:06 AM »
My brother had his hat stolen from on top of his suitcase, just keep an eye on your things.
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017, 08:28:14 AM »
Thousands fly every year. Most survive.
Think we can change that to all.
Its pefectly safe, and like mentioned above there is usually minyanim at the stopover especially during busy season

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 08:57:49 AM »
Lol, this keeps on coming up again and again, their fleet is newer then LY

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2017, 08:39:17 AM »
anyone know if aeroflot is bound by EU flight comp? if not, what r the russian rules for delays? just the regular montreal convention?
anyone w experience?

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2017, 09:23:12 AM »
It is safe but you risk having you phone lines tapped.
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2017, 10:25:27 AM »
It is safe but you risk having you phone lines tapped.

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2017, 12:07:03 PM »
Probably better experience than flying ELAL.

You might also get the benefit of seeing a Putinomat (vending machine that sells everything Putin) at SVO.
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2017, 12:20:58 PM »


Probably better experience than flying ELAL.


When was the last time you flew LY?
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2017, 12:21:18 PM »

When was the last time you flew LY?
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2017, 12:22:21 PM »
Figured.
It has never been a secret. I might have even put that date out there on DDF before.
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2017, 12:23:00 PM »
It has never been a secret. I might have even put that date out there on DDF before.
Yup
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2018, 11:47:33 AM »
Just flew SU, they are a regular modern airline, with new planes, these are my note...

1. No vodka or whiskey allowed to be drunk on board, (they don't provide any... only wine and beer) poor beer selection, juices are Russian company so no Kosher certification.
2. Wide selection of lounges in SVO that can be accessed with Priority Pass which include showers and massage chairs (In the Gallery Lounge).
3. KSML not the best, (Hamasbia from TLV was probably the best...)
4. Take this seriously, they are extremely strict on carry on sizes and weight, they check every bag and tag it, so if you don't have a tag you can't take it on board.
5. Their A321 (TLV-SVO) doesn't have any entertainment systems in economy, so prepare something to listen, watch or read in case you rely on their entertainment systems.
6. The staff on the plane (not on the ground) is very polite and friendly.
7. People in Russia speak very poor English (including on the plane...), so be ready that most people in the airport won't understand what you're talking to them and just ignore you and walk away from you...
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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2018, 11:55:19 AM »


5. Their A321 (TLV-SVO) doesn't have any entertainment systems in economy, so prepare something to listen, watch or read in case you rely on their entertainment systems.

IIRC there is a WB on this route most days

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2018, 11:56:18 AM »

IIRC there is a WB on this route most days
They have 5 or so flight daily, so most are not WB

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Re: Is it safe to fly with Aeroflot and through Moscow ??
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2018, 01:27:00 PM »
Aeroflot has much improved over the past 20 years  http://www.jacdec.de/airline-safety-ranking-2017/

Personally, I fly a lot to Moscow and I had a previous bad experience with them (old planes, poor service, poor reliability, etc.) that dealt with blatant improper plane maintenance so I avoid them at all costs (yes, I know they are the cheapest by far).