Russian air companies lower Yerevan-Moscow ticket pricesApril 15, 2013 - 18:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A number of Russian air companies lowered Yerevan-Moscow-Yerevan ticket prices, as a result of negotiations with General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia (GDCA). Yerevan-Moscow (Sheremetyevo airport)-Yerevan ticket price by Aeroflot Russian Airlines totaled AMD 187,158 (USD 450) before Armavia’s bankruptcy, with AMD 203,292 (USD 489) price set starting April 2. However, AMD 159,860 (USD 384) was set starting April 9 as a result of negotiations. According to GDCA, Siberia Airlines also reconsidered its pricing strategy, with AMD 158,510 (USD 381) ticket price to replace AMD 187,993 (USD 452) starting April 13 for Yerevan-Moscow (Domodedovo airport) flight. Transaero Airlines announced price upsurge by AMD 5 thous. (USD 12). Armavia national carrier declared itself bankrupt starting April 1. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |