OREANDA-NEWS. On 22 January 2008 a presentation of Dexter Company, the first Russian carrier operating flights in taxi-regime, took place in Radisson SAS Royal Hotel. Air-taxi is a unique type of service for Saint-Petersburg, its introduction became possible due to the development of cooperation between Pulkovo airport and Dexter airlines.

In the period of intense economic growth of North-Western region and Saint-Petersburg in particular the demand for business-transportation is constantly rising. In 2007 4895 movements of business aviation were performed, which is 16% higher than in 2006. More than 27% of all business aviation flights are operated between Saint-Petersburg and Moscow.

Business flights save time, offer flexible schedule which is essential for business people. The fact that the price of air-taxi is low in comparison with other business flights price and that they preserve all other advantages of business flights makes this service unique. Dexter company uses a very simple system of payment – fixed tariff for a flight kilometre. Flights are operated by aircraft Pilatus (PC-12) and M101T.

On board the air-taxi passengers are handled according to the highest standard: they offer handling in VIP-halls and business lounges of the Pulkovo 1 terminal, offering a full set of extra services, individual transportation from the aircraft according to VIP-standard and fast track.