Russian airline Red Wings expands Georgia flight network for summer season

Red Wings has expanded its Georgia summer network, increasing direct links to the Black Sea coast. The Russian carrier now operates from 15 Russian cities to Georgia this season and has added six new Batumi routes this month. Batumi will be connected directly with Volgograd, Orenburg, Perm, Saratov, Tyumen, and Chelyabinsk, strengthening the tourism corridor between Russia and Georgia. The expansion follows growing demand for coastal holidays and a rebound in direct air links since 2023. Seasonal operations for the 2026 summer season position Georgia at the center of Red Wings connectivity, reflecting a broader strategy to boost regional access amid rising travel volumes. The expansion also comes amid ongoing political debate in Georgia about direct air links, though supporters point to economic benefits of tourism and stronger ties. Red Wings previously resumed direct Georgia flights in May 2023 after a ban was lifted, and the carrier has since expanded routes to meet rising demand for summer holidays, illustrating continued competition among Russian carriers for regional networks this season.