[3] Avianova, founded in 2009 and the fastest growing low-cost airline in Russia, ceased operations twenty days before SkyExpress due to unresolvable disputes between its shareholders; the Russian A1 Investments and the US-based Indigo Partners.

[5] However, for his part, Putin agreed with Savelyev that numerous legislative changes should be looked at, but was hesitant to lend his support on the idea of the hiring of foreign pilots as he stated this would require further indepth discussions and negotiations with the relevant trade unions.

[citation needed] All fares included one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 10 kilograms, with all other extras such as meals and pre-flight seat selection attracting additional charges.

[12] In accordance with the EU sanctions, supply of materials and investments in Russia were prohibited[13] while its citizens were banned from providing economic resources.

[14] European partners of Dobrolet began to cancel contracts they held with the airline, covering aircraft leasing, maintenance and insurance.

[17] Due to the sanctions and the resultant contract cancellations by its partners, on 3 August 2014 the management of Dobrolet announced that all flight operations would cease as of the next day.

[22] On 16 September 2014, it was announced that Aeroflot had registered a new company, ООО «Бюджетный перевозчик» (English: Budget Carrier, LLC),[20] which was pointedly known as Pobeda, which means "Victory".