Originally Posted by evy97

These operators took their clients money and ran off, using bankruptcy as an excuse. It has nothing to do with the sanctions.



Russia May Ban EU Airlines' Routes Over Siberia in Response to Sanctions

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/art_n_...ns/504571.html

Possible restrictions on flights over Russian territory are being discussed by Russia's Foreign Ministry and Transport Ministry, Vedomosti quoted one source as saying.

Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France are aware of the possible move and are concerned over possible losses which could amount to 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for three months of restrictions, the daily quoted an unnamed source as saying.

The restrictions would lead to longer flights, higher fuel use and other additional costs for European airlines, putting them at a competitive disadvantage versus Asian rivals