Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg
Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg
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Russia's disaster-plagued Aeroflot eyes launch of budget carrier

Russia's vast expanse makes idea of low-cost carrier attractive, but regulations stand in way

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Updated: 4:41am, 12 Aug, 2013

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Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg
Aeroflot hopes to mirror the success of European low-cost carriers easyJet (top) and Ryanair. Photos: AFP, Bloomberg
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