It is a budget airline for reasons and its reflected during the experience all the time. I will not say that they are cheap but I think that I ALMOST got what I could get for what I paid.
The first and biggest disappointment was at Sheremetyevo airport. The plane (2 change overs for my return trips) never go to the gates. You have to take a bus and I was travelling with an infant. You can imagine the discomfort in collecting the baby pram at the stairs, packing the baby in jacket/gloves/cap to brave the snow and low temperatures, take the bus and then rush for a transfer.
The interiors of the plane have worn out, the linen at headrest cries for a wash, legs struggle for space, you cry for magazines which are not just in Russian (yeah, not even English), in-flight entertainment is Russian and Chinese friendly, & if you are not yet aware that they do not serve alcohol, you may now want to fly another airlines.
The next big three in low points are
- Food (vegetarian) - even a road side stall can cook better & can offer more variety + options. To add to it, connecting flights offer the same menu (duh)
- Lavatories - in just 3 hours, did it go so bad or it was not serviced after the last journey?
- Hospitality - barely to a level where you cannot actually complain but you would not be satisfied.
Plus points
Despite everything, plane noise - not irritating
- General landing-take-off were smooth.
- Movie collection is good
- Check-in & Boarding - BIG PLUS, thank you aeroflot for that. Very easy & staff is really considerate and helpful