Best places to fly in ex-Soviet airliners?

[Tim R-T-C]

Hi all,

Having seen that the last Tu-154 flight into Western Europe was earlier this year, I was wondering where in the world the best places to risk life and limb on such equipment was?

Are there any still flying in the Balkans at all, we might be heading out there early next year.

Thanks.

 

[Aictos]

If you find the answer, I be interested to learn what it is

 

[gordonthemoron]

the TU154 was great, fully collapsible seating

Very noisy at the back, live chickens were optional

 

[Peter Mugridge]

Belavia, based in Minsk, still has four operational 154s, three of which are in civil service. That appears to be the nearest non-military fleet of the things. Most of the other 50 or so still flying are military ones.

 

[Jordeh]

North Korea. Tour groups operating in the country have recently been offering tours on the Air Koryo fleet including a Mil-17 VIP helicopter!

http://www.juchetravelservices.com/the-tours/195-2/

Pretty expensive and extreme but it is a fantastically unique opportunity.