UIA summarizes the performance of the Humanitarian Carriage Program

Ukraine International Airlines mark the first anniversary of the unique Humanitarian Carriage Program and summarizes its performance.

In July 2015, UIA launched the large-scale Humanitarian Carriage Program. The airline made a commitment to book 2 seats on every scheduled flight, including long-haul services, to carry 2 aided persons i.e. seriously ill children who fly to foreign countries to undergo surgery and receive medical care; military personnel who took part in anti-terroristic operation in Eastern Ukraine, sustained physical injuries, and need to undergo rehabilitation courses in specialized medical institutions abroad; and accompanying persons.

Therefore, annually UIA guarantees over 86 thousand priority seats to carry the above-mentioned categories of passengers.

Within the period of July 2015 – July 2016, UIA carried 487 aided passengers – 392 children and their companions, and 95 wounded ATO soldiers – as well as over 30 tons of humanitarian cargo from the US, Canada, and Israel.

“Historically, humanitarian and charity carriage has been our company`s top priority and an integral part of UIA corporate social responsibility strategy, – noted Evgeniya Satska, UIA Corporate Press Secretary. – To systematize these activities, in July 2015 UIA launched the Humanitarian Carriage Program, a unique initiative that no other carrier worldwide is currently implementing. We are glad to make a contribution to the recovery of those facing the life-or-death emergency. We do hope to boost operations within the program and lend support to passengers who need to undergo treatment and rehabilitation abroad”.

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