Air Moldova warned about the suspension of ticket sales for flights to Moscow

The Air Moldova airline will not be able to ensure the operation of previously announced flights to Moscow, ticket sales have been discontinued, the report says. message carrier. The day before, the Moldovan authorities banned Air Moldova and other airlines from resuming flights between Chisinau and Moscow.

“The Air Moldova airline will not be able to ensure the operation of previously announced flights on the Chisinau-Moscow route, announced from October 1. Sales of air tickets to Moscow have been discontinued,” the company’s website said in a statement.

Air Moldova refers to the directive of the Civil Aviation Authority, which prohibits national operators from flying in Russian airspace. The vice-premier of the republic, Andrei Spinu, previously announced the ban on flights, Reuters wrote. The company added that passengers can return funds for previously purchased tickets.

The carrier intends to contact the civil aviation authority “to resolve the current situation regarding the documents referred to in this directive.” Air Moldova stated that it reserves the right to take legal action if the problem is not resolved.

On September 9, Air Moldova announced that they plan to resume flights from Chisinau to Moscow from October 1. The company then explained that the decision was made against the backdrop of numerous appeals from citizens of the republic who wish to return home or reunite with their families. Air Moldova added that the decision to resume flights is also related to the demands of passengers to use tickets purchased during the pandemic and after the closure of airspace.

Moldova suspended air communication with Russia in connection with the start of a special operation in Ukraine on February 24.