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Russia Blocks Flights Over Black Sea, Crimea Amid Military Drills

The notice comes amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over Russia’s military buildup and renewed clashes in eastern Ukraine.

grounded flight

Boeing 777 With Engine Trouble Makes Emergency Landing in Moscow

The emergency landing comes days after another model rained down engine debris over the United States.

Russian Mid-Air Collision Kills Three

Two light aircraft crashed into each other near St. Petersburg, with one landing safely.

Russia to Debut ‘Flight to Nowhere’

Cooped-up passengers looking to recreate the travel experience will be able to spend 1.5 hours in the air from Moscow to Moscow.

Russian Airspace Overhaul Causes 100 Flight Cancellations

The overhaul resulted in outdated flight charts and databases for western Russia.

it's a bird, it's a plane

Russian Airline Blamed for Phallic Flight Path – Report

Pobeda initially said its pilots were likely showing support for the national football team captain after his private masturbation video leaked.

Russia to Resume Flights With Britain, Turkey, Tanzania From Aug. 1

Russia has not yet reopened its borders to all foreigners, however.

TAKE OFF, ALMOST

Russia Will Begin Lifting International Flight Restrictions

Russia could reopen to tourists from countries where the coronavirus is in decline from July 15.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Russia Looks to Resume Flights to EU, China – Reports

The list compiled by Russia’s consumer protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor includes Britain and Germany.

failure to launch

Russia Extends International Flight Ban Due to Coronavirus

Foreign citizens and stateless people will not be allowed entry into Russia until 11:59 p.m. July 31.

clandestine travel

Aeroflot Still Flying Abroad Despite Russia's International Travel Ban – Vedomosti

The flights are officially registered as cargo but tickets are sold with official permission, Vedomosti reported.

Wizz Air Opens First Russian Base With 5 European Routes

The low-cost airline says tickets for its new flights to and from St. Petersburg will start at $28.

return to normalcy

Russia Plans to Resume International Flights in July – Reports

Flights to and from 15 countries, including China, South Korea, Turkey and European countries, are reportedly on the list.

Russian Airline Launches In-Flight Meal Delivery for Quarantined Russians

The only thing missing is the view from the airplane window.

travel shutdown

Russia's Aeroflot Still Flying Limited International Routes Despite Virus Grounding Order

Aeroflot says it will continue operating flights to major world capitals to allow people to return to their home countries.

Russia to Ground All International Flights Over Coronavirus

There will be an exception for special flights evacuating Russian citizens from abroad.

Deadly Russian Plane Crash ‘Not Terrorism,’ Egypt Says

The court also ruled that the identities of the 224 victims have not been officially established.

Airport Anxiety

New China Coronavirus Poses ‘Biological Threat’ to Russia – Official

Russian airports have stepped up screening of travelers arriving from China.

Russia’s Largest Airport Opens New $500M International Terminal

With the opening of Terminal C, Sheremetyevo’s maximum capacity will reach 80 million passengers per year.

No Fat Cats in the Plane Cabin, Russia Says

The Transport Ministry made its decision after an overweight cat snuck into a plane’s cabin captured the nation’s heart.

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