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The annual passenger traffic of JSC "International Airport Irkutsk" crossed the million mark once again. The Jubilee passenger was met October 11, whereas in the past year, one million boundary had been overcome only on December 3. The Jubilee passenger of 2011 is Anton Gorovoy – Irkutsk citizen, who arrived from the Russian capital on the flight 778 of "S7 Airlines". Authorities of Irkutsk airport and Airline representatives have met and congratulated him near the air stairs.

As it turned out, the millionth passenger returned to his homeland with his wife from their honeymoon. The newlyweds said they absolutely did not expect such a meeting in their hometown; also it was the first time that they made a trip by air and they could not even imagine on such good fortune.

Deputy General Director for the operational management of JSC "International Airport Irkutsk" Andrey Scuba thanked the young couple, that they commanded the services of Irkutsk airport, and noted that the meeting of millionth passenger is momentous event for the airport, because not every Russian airport can boast such traffic volumes. "Irkutsk Airport is a dynamically developing enterprise. Today, we are doing everything necessary to make our passengers feel comfortable, try to provide maximum services that daily improves their quality. "

As a gift from Irkutsk airport newlyweds have received a certificate for getting service in the business hall during 2012. General Representative in the Eastern regional branch of "S7 Airlines" Alexander Zyubr congratulated the newlyweds and offered them to continue their honeymoon. As a gift from the airline the millionth passenger received a certificate for flight from Irkutsk to Phuket (and return) for two persons.

It is worth noting that the volume of passenger traffic of JSC "International Airport Irkutsk" in 2011 is the maximum for the past 16 years. Thus, from 1995 to 2006, annual passenger traffic did not reach the million mark. It is planned that by the end of 2011 it will be served 1.2 million passengers at the Irkutsk airport.

At Irkutsk airport were held comprehensive emergency training exercises by flight search and rescue service. The theme of the exercises was "Extinguishing of the conventional fire on the aircraft that was distressed in the responsibility area of JSC" International Irkutsk Airport. "

According to "legend" the aircraft broadcasted distress signal and should make an emergency landing at Irkutsk airport in 30 minutes. In accordance with the "Emergency plan" was assembled emergency rescue team of the enterprise on an alarm signal. Parallel were notified cooperating organizations, forces and facilities which arrived in Irkutsk airport and were deployed in the vicinity of the runway before landing. The aircraft made an emergency landing, and it was resulted a fire. The first, who started to extinguish the fire, was fire rescue team of departmental fire protection service of JSC " Irkutsk International Airport."

Then State Fire-Fighting Service Detachment teams of Emergencies Ministry joined to them. After the flame bases liquidation passengers and crew members were evacuated from the aircraft. First aid to injured persons was provided by teams of Irkutsk airport medical service, the ambulance of the city, the territorial center of emergency medicine. "Injured persons" were sent to hospitals of the city.

The result of exercises is that all assigned tasks for search and rescue services were performed. It was planned further joint work on identified deficiencies liquidation and improvement of flight firefighting and rescue support in Irkutsk airport.

The distinguished guests were arriving in Irkutsk using both charter and scheduled flights. Among them was the Head of the Russian Presidential Administration Sergei Naryshkin, Presidential Plenipotentiary in the Siberian Federal District Viktor Tolokonsky, the delegations of Malaysia, South Korea, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania, the PRC, France, Japan, the Republic of Colombia, and Vietnam.
Irkutsk airport divisions worked at a high level during the VII Baikal Economic Forum. While performing ground handling operations with the Forum guests’ charter flights, regular flights were scheduled without interruption and delays.
About 1,500 people from 28 countries of the world attended the 7th Baikal Economic Forum.

On "International Airport Irkutsk" website, online air tickets sale was started (link is located on site home page). With the help of new service, you can buy a ticket for the flights of almost any airlines of the world. You can pay the carriage by bank cards of: Visa, EuroCard/MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB. Soon, a possibility of payment by electronic money will be available.

During the first few days, the new service, as already noted, has a high favor of website users. In accordance with the wishes and proposals of the passengers, the service will be improved, and the range of products offered will be expanded.