Flight cancellations from UK
Dec 21, 2020 | 9:11 am
#1
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Flight cancellations from UK
Aeroflot has advised that they will be making forced refunds to passengers who were supposed to be travelling from LHR during the (currently) one week flight ban and who booked after last May.
Is this lawful for a flight leaving a country covered by EU261? I would much prefer to change the flight as presumably fares will be much higher next week (if indeed there is any availability).
Is this lawful for a flight leaving a country covered by EU261? I would much prefer to change the flight as presumably fares will be much higher next week (if indeed there is any availability).
Feb 18, 2021 | 1:09 pm
#3
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All,
I am looking to fly from London to Moscow mid March - Given current situation with entry restrictions into most countries from the UK, any advice on best routing?
Thank you!
I am looking to fly from London to Moscow mid March - Given current situation with entry restrictions into most countries from the UK, any advice on best routing?
Thank you!
Feb 18, 2021 | 2:19 pm
#4
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https://www.rusemb.org.uk/consnews/145
Regarding routing, the situation is that Russia generally doesnt allow people to take connecting flights. They expect you to be UK citizen or resident if you fly From UK, a Turkish citizen or resident if you fly to Russia from Turkey and so on. There are exemptions for Russian citizens, residents and certain Highly Qualified work visa holders but unless you fall into one of those categories you must fly the route of your citizenship/residence.
Feb 18, 2021 | 2:57 pm
#5
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Russia has banned direct flights from UK until at least 17 March.
https://www.rusemb.org.uk/consnews/145
Regarding routing, the situation is that Russia generally doesnt allow people to take connecting flights. They expect you to be UK citizen or resident if you fly From UK, a Turkish citizen or resident if you fly to Russia from Turkey and so on. There are exemptions for Russian citizens, residents and certain Highly Qualified work visa holders but unless you fall into one of those categories you must fly the route of your citizenship/residence.
https://www.rusemb.org.uk/consnews/145
Regarding routing, the situation is that Russia generally doesnt allow people to take connecting flights. They expect you to be UK citizen or resident if you fly From UK, a Turkish citizen or resident if you fly to Russia from Turkey and so on. There are exemptions for Russian citizens, residents and certain Highly Qualified work visa holders but unless you fall into one of those categories you must fly the route of your citizenship/residence.
Feb 20, 2021 | 4:40 am
#7
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Russia has banned direct flights from UK until at least 17 March.
https://www.rusemb.org.uk/consnews/145
Regarding routing, the situation is that Russia generally doesnt allow people to take connecting flights. They expect you to be UK citizen or resident if you fly From UK, a Turkish citizen or resident if you fly to Russia from Turkey and so on. There are exemptions for Russian citizens, residents and certain Highly Qualified work visa holders but unless you fall into one of those categories you must fly the route of your citizenship/residence.
https://www.rusemb.org.uk/consnews/145
Regarding routing, the situation is that Russia generally doesnt allow people to take connecting flights. They expect you to be UK citizen or resident if you fly From UK, a Turkish citizen or resident if you fly to Russia from Turkey and so on. There are exemptions for Russian citizens, residents and certain Highly Qualified work visa holders but unless you fall into one of those categories you must fly the route of your citizenship/residence.
Mar 13, 2021 | 4:23 am
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As an aside, Aeroflot are currently running one daily flight from Moscow to London. The decree which has allowed foreigners to remain in Russia past their documents' expiry dates during the Covid pandemic looks set to finish tomorrow (14th March) for UK citizens unfortunately..