Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL) plans to establish air service with the Russia’s Volgogradand Astrakhan cities, as well as with the cities of Russia’s Far East, according to AZAL Vice President Eldar Hajiyev.

He made the remarks addressing a press conference in Moscow Nov. 29.

Mr. Hajiyev said these plans are reflected in the company’s program that covers the period of up to 2021.

As of now, AZAL is not planning to launch new flights in 2017, according to Mr. Hajiyev.

On the other hand, the situation may change – due to the sharp increase in the number of tourists coming to Azerbaijanfrom the Gulf countries, Azerbaijan Airlines almost doubled the number of flights from this region to meet the demand, according to AZAL vice president.