Aeroflot news
Find news and stories from RT on PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines, the largest airline in Russia and one of the world’s oldest. Get the news and articles on the establishment and development of Aeroflot. It was founded in 1923 and was once the Soviet national airline. Today 51 percent of the company is owned by the Russian government. Aeroflot’s headquarters is located in Moscow, Russia an its hub is at Sheremetyevo International Airport. Aeroflot joined the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2006. Read the news on RT.com about the key people in Aeroflot. The current CEO of Aeroflot is Vitaly Savelyev. Recently Aeroflot has been affected by US sanctions and its flights to America face possible suspension by Washington, as the US government seeks to punish the Kremlin for its alleged involvement in the poisoning of former double agent and Russian national Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury in March.
- Covidiots corner! Russia’s Aeroflot creates ‘quarantine zone’ on planes for passengers who refuse to wear a mask during pandemic
Isn’t it a bit like having a peeing section in a swimming pool? Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has proposed creating special zones on its planes where anti-mask passengers will be forced to sit as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.Dec 15, 2020 17:45Russia & Former Soviet Union - New York Authorities reportedly investigate BOMB THREAT on Aeroflot flight from Moscow to JFK airport, with 250 on boardLocal US media reported on Sunday, citing New York Port Authority Police , that law enforcement officers were investigating a potential bomb threat on an Aeroflot plane, which had traveled from Moscow to JFK airport.Dec 6, 2020 23:39Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Calls for animal cruelty charges after two cats CRUSHED TO DEATH in horror baggage transfer at Moscow airportAn air traveller is demanding justice for his cats after two died of injuries when their carrier cases were damaged, while a third got frostbite at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The airline is blaming a baggage handling firm.Jan 24, 2020 20:13Russia & Former Soviet Union
- ‘Any doctors here?’ Crew calls for help as co-pilot falls ill MID-FLIGHT in Russia and DIES just after emergency landingThe crew of a Russian passenger plane desperately appealed for medical help after a pilot suffered from an acute health problem mid-flight. He died shortly after the jet made an emergency landing.Nov 24, 2019 09:50Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Bye-bye Boeing: Russia’s biggest airline cancels 787 Dreamliner orderRussian flagship carrier Aeroflot has formally canceled an order for 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners valued at about $5.5 billion. This adds to the pressure on Boeing due to the grounding of 737 MAX jets after two recent crashes.Oct 10, 2019 08:53Business News
- Russian skies could become too expensive for US airlines if Washington targets AeroflotAmerican carriers would face huge financial losses if Russia increases tariffs for the use of its airspace in response to possible US sanctions targeting the country’s largest airline Aeroflot, an expert has told RT.Aug 10, 2018 07:06Business News
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