Alexander Sokolov explained why there are no promised flights from Kirov to Samara

The authorities of the Kirov region discussed the development of the transport sector in the region. The issue of opening new air routes from Kirov was raised at a weekly meeting with the governor.

On Monday, December 16, Governor Alexander Sokolov heard a report from Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Zherdev, who oversees the transport and construction industries in the region. The official recalled that in 2024, several new destinations from Pobedilovo airport opened for Kirov residents: Mineralnye Vody, Makhachkala and Kaliningrad.

At the end of Alexey Zherdev’s speech, the head of the region added that in 2025 it is planned to establish air links with Kaluga and Samara. As for the latter, flights were supposed to be sent there back in June, but this did not happen. According to the governor, this…