Lufthansa commences flights from Munich to Taschkent

Lufthansa is commencing services from Munich to Taschkent from March 28, 2010, with thrice-weekly flights to the Uzbek capital. The route will be flown for Lufthansa by a Boeing 737 operated by the Swiss carrier, PrivatAir, seating 24 passengers in business class and 84 in economy class.

"With this new destination, we are laying on a first direct connection from our Munich hub to Central Asia. Our passengers will enjoy very personal comfort on the route on board the Boeing 737-800," said Thomas Klühr, group representative and head of Hub Management Munich.

Taschkent, the largest city in Uzbekistan, has a population of about two million. Rich in commodities and farm produce, the country has incentivised a number of prominent companies to establish a presence there. Germany is one of Uzbekistan's principal import partners and an important export partner. Tashkent also boasts an array of tourist attractions and is a key staging post for trips on the Silk Road.

The round-trip from Munich to Tashkent can be booked in economy class from €539. The price includes all taxes, fees and the Lufthansa Ticket Service Charge on flights booked online at www.lufthansa.com.