Source: Russia can freeze some Charter flights from the EU
Russia can freeze some Charter flights from the EU to change the TRANS-Siberian routes and close airspace for the transit of Ukrainian air carriers in response to punishment, adopted by the European Union regarding the airline " Dobrolet ", said a source familiar with the preparation of appropriate measures. " It could be, for example, stop Charter flights of a number of cargo and passenger airlines, permission for flights for which was granted on a temporary basis, that is in excess in air services Agreements ", - quotes the source of ITAR-TASS. In addition, have the opportunity to change the route of the aircraft in the Russian air space for flights on the TRANS-Siberian routes." This will entail the increase of flight time and, as consequence, growth of costs of air carriers related to the fuel consumption per flight and wages cabin crews, - has added his story source.- thus, European carriers will lose competitiveness in comparison with the Asian airlines ". According to the source, the current tense situation increases the probability of the cast to freeze the negotiation process in the framework of the agreements reached with the European countries regarding the modernization of the existing system of application of the TRANS-Siberian routes. Aviation authorities are also taking a conclusion about the closure of airspace for transit flights of the Ukrainian airline, has supplemented his story source. The transport Ministry, the discussion of the list of measures was confirmed recalled that the proper order yesterday gave the Prime Minister D. Medvedev And.. the media first reported that Russian officials discuss the restriction or ban the transit of European airlines flying from Europe to Asia through the territory of Russia. Question worsened after the stop of " Dobrolet " and fines, which are imposed Ukraine on the Russian airline for flights to the Crimea." Dobrolet " was included in the sanctions list of the EU as a Firm that performs flights between Moscow and Simferopol and on Sunday said about temporary suspension of all flights. 1st flight " Dobrolet " on the route Moscow - Simferopol took place on 10 June.