Before the new academic year, Rosstat reported shifts in travel costs and overall living expenses within Russia. The average price of an economy class flight had fallen by 8.8 percent, yet since the start of the year the price level for economy travel had risen by about 12.6 percent overall. The ministry confirmed the decline, noting that cabin fares for economy regional and national routes were down by 8.8 percent during the period studied. These figures cover the week from August 22 to August 28 and reflect a broader pattern in transportation costs alongside other living expenses within the same timeframe.
During the same week, the typical cost of accommodation in one to two star hotels, motels, and hostels showed a marginal uptick of around 0.2 percent. Three to five star hotels also experienced a small rise, estimated at roughly 0.1 percent. In contrast, price trends for health and wellness accommodations shifted down slightly, with vouchers for rest homes dropping by approximately 0.5 percent for hostels and 0.4 percent for sanatoriums. These movements suggest a nuanced picture of affordability across lodging options during this short window, influenced by seasonal demand and regional pricing strategies.
Officials from Rosaviatsia stated that the withdrawal of SITA from Russia would not harm the aviation sector. They noted that since 2022 Russian airlines and airports have adopted alternative information channels and systems, including those produced domestically, to maintain efficient operations and data exchange without disruption. This resilience underscores the sector
0s capacity to adapt to changes in international data networks while sustaining safety and reliability for travelers.
Historical awareness also notes past publicity about Aeroflot scheduling flights for special events and high-demand periods. While such arrangements can capture media attention, the broader trend remains focused on steady ticket pricing, evolving infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to diversify information pathways within the Russian aviation ecosystem. Market observers emphasize that price fluctuations during late summer and early autumn typically reflect seasonal demand, promotional activities, and ongoing adjustments in service offerings across carriers and lodging providers. Data from the period under review align with these expectations and illustrate how travel costs, accommodation rates, and health retreat pricing interact within a shifting economic landscape, as reported by national statistics and transportation authorities across the period reviewed in late August 2024 and reinforced by ongoing industry analyses in 2025.