Israel, Russia, Ukraine and Armenia to form airline alliance

El Al (Israel), UTair (Russia), Aerosvit Airlines (Ukraine) and Armavia (Armenia) have signed a declaration on formation of an airline alliance to be named Western-Eastern (WE).
The alliance was initiated by El Al, whose joining the existing alliances has always been prevented by different Arab airlines. Negotiations on expansion are under way with CIS and Western European countries.

Source: panarmenian.net

Armavia to launch Munich service in Nov 2010

As per 13AUG10 GDS timetable display, Armavia from 02NOV10 is introducing 2 weekly Yerevan – Munich service, operated by Airbus A319. Schedule below:

U8109 EVN0950 – 1055MUC 319 25
U8110 MUC1240 – 1930EVN 319 25

Source: http://airlineroute.net/2010/08/13/u8-evnmuc-w10/#more-23731

Armavia not to fine passengers for returning tickets

To date all the Armavia Yerevan-Moscow flights have been operated despite smoke from wildfires hanging over the Russian capital, Armavia Company Director General Norayr Beluyan told news.am.
“Our planes have not made any emergency landing in other Russian cities,” he stressed. As to Yerevan-Moscow flight delays, they are reasoned by queues for landing in the Moscow airports, he stressed.
Under the mentioned circumstances, the Armavia air company decided not to fine the passenger for returning  tickets or changing the date, he added.

Source: news.am