Armen Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 "LUFTHANSA" NOT FRIGHTENED BY ARMENIAN POVERTY A1plus | 16:22:32 | 03-06-2005 | Social | "The Armenian Government has allowed us to realize 3 flights a week", said Gunten Ott, regional director of the aviacompany "Lufthansa" in Russia and CIS countries in today's press conference. Let us remind you that the head of the RA Civic aviation has announce that "Lufthansa" has the right to realize only two flights. Today with the flight "Munchen-Yerevan" "Lufthansa" started its activity in Armenia. The company which has existed since 1925 realizes flights in Armenia after certain investigations. "According to our investigations Armenia is not so rich, I could even say it is one of the poor countries of the world", says Gunter Ott. But he hopes that they will have passengers. "We are concerned not to transport passengers from Armenia, but also to bring tourists to Armenia", he mentioned. "Lufthansa" has also established discounts for the Armenian passengers up to June 30 - $299 to Germany, $349 to Europe, and $599 to North America and Africa. By the way, the company which was founded in Germany gets 65% of its profit abroad. In Armenia they will cooperate with "Armavia". "Lufthansa" realizes flights in more than 375 directions in 93 countries and 2003 it was recognized as the largest aviacompany by the number of the passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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