ADVANTAGES:
punctuality
DISADVANTAGES:
old planes, uncomfortable, rudeness of flight attendants
Not so long ago, I had a business trip to the glorious city of Tashkent. The fastest and easiest way to get there from St. Petersburg was offered by Uzbekistan Airways, aka Uzbekistan Airlines. I had never flown with this airline before, and I didn't know what to expect at all.
It all started so-so - I spent an hour trying to figure out where the electronic check-in was and wondering when I managed to get so stupid so abruptly. Everything turned out to be simple - she is not there, keep in mind and do not waste time. On the positive side, it is possible to pre-select a seat on the plane, this can be done online, but this option closes exactly 24 hours before departure. There are both paid and free places.
The way "there" took place on a sooooo old plane, the sensations were not the best. Separately, I was "pleased" by the complete lack of space under the front seat - I just couldn't put my backpack there (this has never happened to me). As a result, I somehow stuffed the backpack, but the flight took place in the "rest your knees on your chin" position.
There was some kind of chaos and mess in the cabin the whole flight, but I don't know how much you can blame the airline for this. We were fed normally (a lot of food!!!). We flew, in general, gently, for which many thanks, because after all, food and service are in second place.
The way back also started with a surprise - the airline staff came up with the idea to close the check-in an hour, and not forty minutes before departure, as prescribed in the rules, so we barely made it. The plane was better, newer and with an on-board entertainment system, the food was disgusting (please, please, canned pineapples do not add up with sausage), the flight attendants were openly rude, raised their voices at people, etc. We flew, however, again gently and calmly.
The summary here is that you should not expect any super discomfort (and just comfort) from Uzbek Airlines, but they cope with the task of "getting from point a to point b".
Year of visit: 2019
In my opinion, it is the best airline! Low prices for flights, the best service, delicious, and most importantly, a hearty lunch during the flight, not every company can boast of this.
It is high time to give the NAC itself into private hands.
To change the personnel of the middle and senior management. Many people made a feeding trough for themselves, but they survived.
I fly, but I look for an alternative whenever possible
Disgusting! Due to the fault of our national carrier, he lost 2 days of vacation, because the flight Samarkand-Kazan was canceled. Plus, they refused full compensation of tickets for the cancellation of the Tashkent-Samarkand flight, which turned out to be unnecessary.