Two Russian airlines are planning to start flights from Chelyabinsk to Uzbekistan, Kommersant writes with reference to the Federal Air Transport Agency.

Reportedly, Red Wings and Ural Airlines received permanent permission to operate flights on the Chelyabinsk-Samarkand route. However, information on the number of flights and launch dates is not provided.

According to the report, Red Wings will operate four flights a week from Chelyabinsk to Tashkent, while Ural Airlines will carry out three flights in this direction.

In addition, Nordwind Airlines received permanent permission to operate regular flights in the Perm-Samarkand direction. In the coming winter season, the Russian carrier will fly from Perm to Samarkand three times a week.