Fly With Ukraine International Airlines

Fly With Ukraine International Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines was launched in 1992 following a collaboration between the Ukrainian State Association of Civil Aviation and the largest aircraft lessor, GPA. The airlines’ first flight was on 25th November 1992 from Kyiv to London.

Ukraine International Airlines has its headquarters in Kyiv with the Kyiv Boryspil International Airport as its base hub. Initially, UIA was launched to maintain operations between Ukraine and Western Europe. Today, however, the airline offers flights from Ukraine to 38 other countries. Every week, Ukraine International Airlines handles 1100 flights, both domestic and international, to Europe, Africa, America, the Middle East, and Asia. The carrier offers its services to over 3000 global destinations, in collaboration with partner airlines.

The airline boasts of 35 modern airliners in its fleet. These aircraft include 23 New Generation Boeing 737, 3 Boeing 777-200ER, 2 Boeing 767-300ER, 5 Embraer 190, and 2 Embraer 195.

Ukraine International Airlines is not part of any airline alliance. However, the airline is a partner of the Flying Blue program, which is the frequent flyer program for Sky Team members and a few other non-alliance carriers.

Following some huge losses that the airline has recently been making, UIA has had to cut some flights. In October of last year, the airline [announced] (https://www.kyivpost.com/business/uia-ceases-flights-to-amman-minsk-riga-suspends-flights-to-beijing-due-to-losses.html) that it would be cutting the flights between Beijing and Kyiv and reducing those to Bangkok to three per week. In January of this year, UIA [suspended] (https://www.flyuia.com/ii/en/news/2019/uia-keeps-axing-flight-program) its flights to Krakow, citing business problems as well.

##Ukraine International Airlines Travel Experience

Ukraine International Airlines offers short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul flights to its passengers. For all of these flights, the airline strives to provide the best services for all passengers on board. Passengers get to choose among three cabin classes; economy, economy premium, and business classes. Passengers traveling in any of the cabins all get at least a meal and a beverage.

**Economy Class**

Passengers on the economy class receive some water for short-haul and medium-haul flights. They, however, have to buy their meals on-board, if they wish to. The airline provides a three-course meal and a choice of beverages for long -haul flights.

**Economy Premium Class**

For short flights of up to two hours, passengers on board the economy premium class get an appetizer and dessert, together with a choice of beverages. An additional main course meal is provided for flights of up to six hours. For long flights, Ukraine International Airlines strives to keep passengers comfortable by providing a welcome service that includes nuts, juices, and water. Passengers have a selection of beverages to choose from, as well as two meal options. Additionally, the airline provides an amenity kit, a throw pillow, and a pillow.

**Business Class**

Business-class passengers get to enjoy their flights on UIA, whether they are short or long. For flights of up to six hours, passengers receive welcome services, a three-course meal, a selection of beverages, and some comfort elements a pillow, a throw blanket, and an overnight kit. The airline provides an additional choice of food, a mid-flight snack, bedding, and slippers for longer flights of up to 11 hours.

##Check-In and Baggage

Ukraine International Airlines allows its passengers to check-in either at the airport or online via the website or the UIA mobile app. You’ll then have to download your boarding pass or print it out.

###Ukraine International Airlines Check-in

Passengers can check-in online 14 days before departure for the business and economy premium classes. Economy class passengers can check-in 48 hours before scheduled flights and 24 hours before chartered flights. For flights to and from the United States, online check-in opens 24 hours before the departure. The airline suggests that passengers check-in and drop their luggage at least 2 hours and 40 minutes before departure time. However, there are several exceptions for specific flights. Get more information on these [here] (https://www.flyuia.com/cn/en/services/check-in#registration-at-airport).

###Ukraine International Airlines Baggage Information

##Allowed Luggage Per Ukraine International Airlines Cabin Class

**Economy Class**

• Checked luggage x 1pc or x 2pc (Depending on flight destination)
• Carry-on luggage x 1pc (up to7 kg)

**Economy Premium Class**

• Checked luggage x 2pc
• Carry-on luggage x 2pc (up to7 kg + up to 5 kg)

**Business Class**

• Checked luggage x 2pc
• Carry-on luggage x 2pc (up to 15 kg + up to 5 kg)

##Allowed Luggage Size Dimensions

• Checked and carry-on size (158 x 158 x 158 cm)
• Checked and carry on weight (23 kg for economy and economy premium, 32 kg for business class)

[Click here for more information on the luggage allowance and restrictions.] (https://www.flyuia.com/cn/en/information/baggage/checked-and-hand#baggage)