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Citrus is a new Russian low-cost carrier (LCC), set to launch in 2022. The LCC has a target to carry one million passengers in its first year, and will operate a fleet of A320neos. Citrus will provide direct inter-regional domestic flights within Russia, with a focus on serving the wider areas of Central Russia.
Citrus is being established by the S7 Group (S7 Airlines), the second- largest domestic airline in Russia and the largest private aviation holding in the country. To be painted in a bright and zesty lime green, S7 Airlines has stated that the name of its new subsidiary (‘Citrus’) is shorthand for ‘Cities of Russia’, and also refers to the vibrant and positive travel experience that it hopes to provide travellers.
Update: The airline is in an early phase of start up and information is still limited. Citrus is expected to commence flights in July 2022.
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Baggage Policy
Citrus hasn't announced any information about its baggage policy. This section will be updated once Citrus announces the information.
Carry-on Baggage
As the airline is in an early stage of start-up, it has yet to announce what the baggage allowance will be for passengers. No prohibited items should be in carry-on baggage. Prohibition items found by airport security could be confiscated.
Checked Baggage
Unfortunately, this information has yet to be announced. In all instances, checked baggage cannot weigh over 32kg due to international health and safety regulations and it must not exceed the permitted size allowance.
Cabin Classes
The airline has yet to make an announcement regarding what cabin classes (Economy, Premium, or Business, for example) will be available, as well as what the onboard experience will be like.
Check-In
Citrus hasn't announced any information about its check-in policies.
Online Check-in
It is not yet known whether online check-in is available.
Airport Check-in
The airline has yet to publish an announcement regarding recommended check-in times. However, in most instances it is recommended that passengers arrive as early as possible, usually about 2 hours before scheduled departure.
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Hub Airport
The airport that Citrus will use as a hub has yet to be confirmed. The airline has already stated that its focus will be on central Russia, excluding the already heavily served cities of Moscow and St Petersburg.
Fleet
In its first year, Citrus will initially use four A320neos. Four to six aircraft will be added each year following launch, with up to seven million passengers expected to be carried on over 20 A320neo aircraft in 2024.
Destinations
Citrus will focus on cross-regional flights within Central Russia, where LCC services are currently limited. Low cost flights are available from Moscow and St Petersburg, where there has been increasing demand for greater connectivity and affordability for travel across central Russia. The airline will bypass Moscow and the Moscow Region to focus on other large but underserved central cities.