Dearly beloved, we gather here today to mourn the loss of our friend and travel partner Aerosvit Airlines. Born in Kyiv in 1994, Svit was what Mom would've called a real go-getter. He was a feisty guy – full of spunk, sass, and Ukrainian charisma – but you could always count on him to be there when you needed him most. Svit, we'll miss your extensive routes, world-class service, and dedication to quality. We love you, pal.
Now that we've gotten all of that mourning out of the way, let's look at this Aerosvit Air situation a little more objectively. If you're not a travel junkie who keeps up to speed with the goings-on of the international airline industry, here's the scoop: This Ukrainian carrier served more than 70 destinations across three continents until bankruptcy forced it to board up its doors in 2013. Though there was talk of a domestic-only business, Aerosvit flights have vanished for the time being. How can you fly from points A to B with the first-class efficiency this airline offered? Flights.com has a few ideas.
The Next Best Things
Cope with the loss by setting your sights on the Aerosvit airline alternatives. Trust us: If you know where to look, there's no shortage of flying options for the Ukraine-bound or -based traveler. Ukraine International Airlines is probably your best bet – together with its partner airlines, it covers a mind-blowing 3,000 destinations – but smaller carriers like UM Airlines and UTair-Ukraine might serve you well if you're sticking to Asia and the CIS countries. American Airlines also covers the lion's share of Aerosvit's routes, so making reservations with an old standard could very well be the ticket to racking up those miles.
You could even forget the specifics and just shoot for the best deals. The personalized recommendations at Flights.com can get you wherever you need to go at pretty much whatever price you want to pay, so there's no reason to stress about digging up alternatives. Just click around the site to scope out specials, offers and flight-status info, and see what strikes your fancy. When you're ready to click confirm and book your international trip, we'll deal with the rest.
