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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 10:22 pm
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Originally Posted by Braniff
I assume there’s a reason that’s how flights went before Russian airspace opened up. With improved range, the Arctic route probably does not require a stop in ANC any more.
Reminded of Gander International Airport. Went to see the Broadway show Come from Away a while back.

Originally Posted by Braniff
Air France will manage. Others like Finnair will not.
Yers, it'll be a tough one. "Finnair spokeswoman told Reuters, ... "Going around Russian airspace prolongs flight times so much that it would not be financially possible to operate our Asian flights.""

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