FX.co ★ Dear footballers, Aeroflot welcomes you aboard

Russia got closer to the world-class professional footballers. Aeroflot Russian Airlines has been unveiled as the official carrier of Manchester United Football Club. “We are a truly global airline offering the shortest route between Europe and Asia. Our partnership with Manchester United is based on this global outlook and shared values including teamwork, a focus on quality, pride in our heritage and an innovative and forward-looking attitude. We are long-standing, proud, supporters of Russian sport and it’s a significant step for our first global partnership to be with one of the most successful and well loved football clubs in the world. We look forward to using our shared partnership values in ways which benefit the Club, the team, fans and Aeroflot customers worldwide,” Chief Executive Officer of Aeroflot Vitaly Saveliev said. Besides, the airline company will also provide consultation on the squad and club staff transportation as well as plan the convenient routes. Manchester United representative explained the team's choice by the fact that Aeroflot demonstrates the high level of reliability and safety. Moreover, it provides service to more than 1,000 destinations all over the world. “Today’s announcement marks the Club’s first commercial venture in Russia, an expanding market we are keen to explore further. The Club has close to 18 million followers in Russia, demonstrating the partnerships potential audience in the country. We look forward to developing a meaningful partnership with Aeroflot, and reaching fans in innovative and rewarding ways,” Manchester United Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold added.