Aeroflot banned from flying to the UK
Feb 24, 2022, 10:37 am
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Fair to say that BA will be soon banned from entering RUS airspace.
Sad day for my wife - who does not support the invasion at all; and is overly p+++d off with her President - as she had planned to use SU to visit her family back in Russia. Might need to be a detour via Middle East.
Sad day for my wife - who does not support the invasion at all; and is overly p+++d off with her President - as she had planned to use SU to visit her family back in Russia. Might need to be a detour via Middle East.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:48 am
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Fair to assume that Aeroflot will be banned from the EU as well, similar to what happened to Belavia. Retaliation should be expected. Airliners from countries that ban Aeroflot will be banned entering Russian airspace or using their airports.
So far only 1 of 146 Aeroflot destinations affected. If a EU + UK ban, that is 60+ destinations affected. The US would count for 4 more.
They could funnel passengers via SkyTeam partners, unless they get kicked out as part of the sanctions.
So far only 1 of 146 Aeroflot destinations affected. If a EU + UK ban, that is 60+ destinations affected. The US would count for 4 more.
They could funnel passengers via SkyTeam partners, unless they get kicked out as part of the sanctions.
Feb 24, 2022, 12:32 pm
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NOTAM:
B0473/22 NOTAMN
Q)EGXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/5504N00500W999
A) EGPX EGTT B) 2202250001 C) 2205231159
E) AIRSPACE RESTRICTION ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT - NO
AIRCRAFT ON A SCHEDULED SERVICE WHICH IS OWNED, CHARTERED OR
OPERATED BY A PERSON CONNECTED WITH RUSSIA, OR WHICH IS REGISTERED
IN RUSSIA SHALL FLY IN UNITED KINGDOM AIRSPACE, INCLUDING IN THE
AIRSPACE ABOVE THE UNITED KINGDOM'S TERRITORIAL SEA. THIS REGULATION
DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY AIRCRAFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PERMISSION OF THE UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT OR TO ACFT
FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CLEARANCE ISSUED BY LONDON TERMINAL
CONTROL CENTRE SWANWICK THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE PRESTWICK.
Q)EGXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/5504N00500W999
A) EGPX EGTT B) 2202250001 C) 2205231159
E) AIRSPACE RESTRICTION ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT - NO
AIRCRAFT ON A SCHEDULED SERVICE WHICH IS OWNED, CHARTERED OR
OPERATED BY A PERSON CONNECTED WITH RUSSIA, OR WHICH IS REGISTERED
IN RUSSIA SHALL FLY IN UNITED KINGDOM AIRSPACE, INCLUDING IN THE
AIRSPACE ABOVE THE UNITED KINGDOM'S TERRITORIAL SEA. THIS REGULATION
DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY AIRCRAFT FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PERMISSION OF THE UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT OR TO ACFT
FLYING IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CLEARANCE ISSUED BY LONDON TERMINAL
CONTROL CENTRE SWANWICK THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRE PRESTWICK.
Feb 24, 2022, 2:52 pm
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I will be very curious if the US will follow suit, and if SkyTeam will really sever ties. I have a feeling this is going to ratchet up pretty quick.
Feb 24, 2022, 2:55 pm
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Feb 24, 2022, 3:07 pm
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I expect Russia to mirror this and ban UK aircraft from Russian airspace.
It will create significant pain for BA and Virgin flying to Japan, China and East Asia.
For Japan or Korean it might even require a stop in ANC as in 1970s.
It will create significant pain for BA and Virgin flying to Japan, China and East Asia.
For Japan or Korean it might even require a stop in ANC as in 1970s.
Last edited by AntonS; Feb 24, 2022 at 3:27 pm
Feb 24, 2022, 4:02 pm
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One can have some fun using the Great Circle Mapper
Feb 24, 2022, 6:15 pm
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LHR-ANC-HND is just around 8000 miles, that should be within the range of a 77W or 787-9 without a refuelling stop.
Feb 24, 2022, 11:07 pm
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