Russians paying a bomb to get on private planes to flee after war mobilisation
2 years, 2 months ago

Russians paying a bomb to get on private planes to flee after war mobilisation

India Today  

Afraid that Russia would soon close borders for men of fighting age after Putin's order of a military call-up amid its war with Ukraine, demand for seats on private planes has boomed as Russians get desperate to flee. Amidst the chaos, wealthy citizens are paying exorbitant prices for seats on private planes to reach Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, which allow Russians visa-free entry. Read: 'War has come to our homes': Flights sold-out as Putin orders partial military call-up Yevgeny Bikov, the director of a broker jet company, Your Charter, said, "The situation is absolutely crazy at the moment. Read: Russians clash with police against military mobilisation drive for Ukraine war | WATCH Eduard Simonov, the company head, said the availability of jets for rent was severely impacted by the EU and UK sanctions which prohibited the leasing or insuring of aircraft for use in Russia.

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Watch: Rapid sale of 1-way flights out of Russia after Putin's mobilisation call
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Rapid sale of 1-way flights out of Russia after Putin's mobilisation call

Hindustan Times  

One-way flights out of Russia were selling out rapidly on Thursday a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists in a move that is being seen as an escalation of war by the West. Russia-Ukraine War: Panic spread in Russians after Putin's announcement showing a spike in Google Trends data. Putin's call for mobilisation almost …

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders military call-up
2 years, 3 months ago

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders military call-up

ABC  

One-way flights out of Russia have been selling out fast after President Vladimir Putin's order for the immediate call-up of 300,000 military reservists. Key points: Putin announced that some military reservists would be called up and sent to Ukraine Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the call-up would be limited to those with experience as soldiers Google data showed a spike …

Airlines draw up flight rerouting plans amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Airlines draw up flight rerouting plans amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

Live Mint  

Airlines and the leasing companies that control billions of dolllars' worth of passenger jets are drawing up contingency plans for a freeze in business with Russia if the standoff on Ukraine's border boils over into a military conflict. LESSOR CONCERNS Russia's 8,000 air traffic controllers handled 194,296 transit flights, or 532 overflights a day, on average in 2021. If there …

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