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US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021By Editor

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has barred national airlines from low-altitude flights over war-torn Afghanistan, citing the deteriorating situation on the ground. … Read More >US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021By Editor

Venezuela’s defense ministry has accused Washington of “flagrant provocation” after a US military plane allegedly flew into its territory from Colombia. According to Caracas, the US violated its airspace over 20 times this year. … Read More >Venezuela accuses US military aircraft of violating its airspace from Colombia, warns it might ‘respond forcefully’

World

Greenland cancels flights and sailing from capital Nuuk to clamp down on Covid-19 cases

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021By Editor

All flights and sailing out of Greenland’s capital Nuuk have been suspended due to a small outbreak of Covid-19 cases in the southwestern city, the country’s chief medical officer Henrik Hansen has said. … Read More >Greenland cancels flights and sailing from capital Nuuk to clamp down on Covid-19 cases

Which countries are offering Covid-19 vaccine tours for travelers and why? RT’s Boom Bust explains

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021By Editor

Some nations around the world with a surplus of vaccines are helping foreign travelers get their coronavirus shots in a bid to help boost their economies and revive international air travel. … Read More >Which countries are offering Covid-19 vaccine tours for travelers and why? RT’s Boom Bust explains

Russia

As Covid-19 restrictions soften, Russia to resume passenger flights to multiple countries, including Britain, Austria & Hungary

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021By Editor

Russian authorities have decided to resume passenger air travel to the United Kingdom, which has been halted since December 2020. Moscow cited the improving epidemiological situation in Britain as the reason for the decision. … Read More >As Covid-19 restrictions soften, Russia to resume passenger flights to multiple countries, including Britain, Austria & Hungary

Vietnam BANS all inbound intl flights to its capital as nation struggles to contain Covid-19 outbreak

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021By Editor

The Vietnamese civil aviation authority has suspended all inbound international flights to its capital of Hanoi for a week as the nation seeks to contain its Covid-19 outbreak, with new cases doubling over the past month. … Read More >Vietnam BANS all inbound intl flights to its capital as nation struggles to contain Covid-19 outbreak

Russia

Putin says reaction to grounding of Ryanair flight is just ‘surge of emotions’ in talks with Belarus’ embattled leader Lukashenko

Posted on May 30, 2021May 30, 2021By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the international consternation triggered when Belarus ordered a plane to land and arrested two passengers overlooks the fact that other nations have taken similar action in the past. … Read More >Putin says reaction to grounding of Ryanair flight is just ‘surge of emotions’ in talks with Belarus’ embattled leader Lukashenko

Russia

Austrian Airlines cancels flight from Vienna to Moscow after Russian authorities reject flightpath bypassing Belarusian airspace

Posted on May 29, 2021May 29, 2021By Editor

Austrian Airlines has canceled a Thursday flight from Vienna to Moscow after the Russian authorities refused to accept the plane’s new proposed route. The planned path was amended to avoid flying through Belarusian airspace. … Read More >Austrian Airlines cancels flight from Vienna to Moscow after Russian authorities reject flightpath bypassing Belarusian airspace

EU

EU curbs on UK travel continue as Austria imposes ban amid fears of India-linked Covid-19 variant

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021By Editor

Austria is banning direct UK flights from entering the country, limiting arrivals to returning Austrian citizens. The move comes as several other EU nations showed concern about the spread of the India-linked Covid-19 variant. … Read More >EU curbs on UK travel continue as Austria imposes ban amid fears of India-linked Covid-19 variant

Russia

By trying to link Russia & Nord Stream 2 to Belarus’ grounding of plane, Western talking heads have failed to understand crisis

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021By Editor

If something bad happens in Europe, there’s usually only one culprit – so goes the logic of Western hacks and pundits, at least. But in Belarus, which sparked recent outrage, Moscow may end up being the solution, not the problem. … Read More >By trying to link Russia & Nord Stream 2 to Belarus’ grounding of plane, Western talking heads have failed to understand crisis