UIA will now be marketed in Argentina, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Southern Africa (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbawe) and United Arab Emirates

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Thursday January 2, 2003

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Ukraine International Airlines is expanding its sales and marketing with Discover the World Marketing, the world's largest travel trade representation company, into the following new markets: Argentina, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Southern Africa (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) and United Arab Emirates beginning this month.

"Discover will focus on developing new business to Kiev for Ukraine International through its extensive network of western European gateway cities," said Derek Shanks, president of Discover the World Marketing. "Our success in generating revenue for the carrier throughout Scandinavia, where Ukraine International operates online routes from Copenhagen and Helsinki to Kiev, led the airline to look for new sales opportunities using our global network."

"Ukraine International is delighted to be developing its relationship with Discover the World Marketing," said Yuri Miroshnikov, senior vice president of Ukraine International Airlines (UAI). "With its global network and expertise, coupled with the UIA product, we have a great recipe for generating revenue from 11 new markets."

About Discover the World Marketing

Established in 1981 and celebrating 21 years in business, Discover the World Marketing has 82 offices in 52 countries. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Discover has grown to be the world's largest travel representation company with annual client revenues approaching half a billion dollars. The company represents nearly 40 major travel corporations with cumulative client revenue production of more than $5 billion since its inception. For more information about Discover the World Marketing, Inc. check its web site at  www.discovertheworld.com  or call (480) 707-5566.

About Ukraine International Airlines

During 2002, Ukraine International Airlines accomplished several milestones. On Nov. 25, 2002, it celebrated its 10th anniversary and on Sept. 27, it flew its second millionth passenger. UIA's fleet of seven Boeing 737s operates from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, to 14 Western European cities, offering 89 flights a week and 42 flights a week from five cities in the Ukraine. UIA is a member of IATA and IATA clearinghouse. More information about UIA can be found at  www.ukraine-international.com.