AI 173 to SFO diverts to Magadan (GDX)
Jun 12, 2023, 7:50 am
#16
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Compared to the experiences that Indians (Indian citizens with no Schengen visas) in Schengen countries whenever there was an overnight stop required due to delays, the Russian experience appears to have been better. Considering that Magadan is an isolated town in Siberia, AI and Russian authorities have handled this quite well.
Jun 13, 2023, 4:37 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 581
While I get the whole sentiment about being US citizen, you have to see this from the "hostile" countries' perspective, and in reality if you aren't famous and don't have a particular "look", those country are just going to associate you with your ethnic background (no matter what your passport says). This stands true for Russia, Middle East, China, etc, they aren't going to use you as a bargaining chip and class you as a spy, threat to their country, etc.