to Close the air communication, the government began in February, and with the spread of coronavirus infection in the world the list of areas falling in the prohibited list, expanded. From 27 March, the Russian airports has ceased to accept and send all international flights, except for the special export, which return stranded abroad citizens. And now, after four months of inactivity the airline can re-plan the schedule of the flights to other countries, to prepare the aircraft and crews. So far, however, at a fairly modest list of routes.
the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision on the resumption of international flights. “From 1 August the flights will be operated from airports of Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-don”, – said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the government meeting. For these cities canceled limit on the number of flying 500 people a day – in the Moscow transport hub and 200 in the regions.
the government was guided by the epidemiological situation, the incidence and principles of reciprocity. “This is 40 new cases of coronavirus infection in the 14 days per 100 thousand population, it is no more than one percent also 14 days daily increase of new cases is not more of the unit – ratio spread of the new coronavirus infection in seven days,” – said Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova. All criteria, including return, today to meet the three countries.
Resume flights to London. “But for all those who arrive in the UK, according to the requirements of this country, required 14-day quarantine,” – said Deputy Prime Minister.
the other Two will especially delight the tourist. In August you can fly to exotic Tanzania to Zanzibar, but a lot more Russians interested in the opportunity to relax on the Turkish coast. First will open flights to Ankara and Istanbul from August 10 – in the resort of Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman.
reciprocating reciprocity, the Russian Consulate in the UK, Turkey and Tanzania start processing of visas for citizens of these countries and other persons qualified for permanent residence in them. But since the coronavirus has not disappeared and the world situation remains tense, the authorities have set for them, one requirement is 72 hours prior to departure, you must pass the test of COVID-19, and it needs to be negative. Without such a document, the airline may not allow on Board.
Our citizens at return flights too is necessary to consider a number of rules. When you check in they should fill a special form on the portal, and then return within three days to be tested for coronavirus and upload the result on the portal. ��if you have the ability and the desire to be tested on the territory of another country, then it must be done 72 hours before the flight to Russia, said Tatyana Golikova. “Our citizens should pay careful attention to their health, continue to keep the limits from the point of view of communication,” she urged fellow citizens, adding that this is done solely for the good health of the Russians.
Further expansion of geography of flights depends on many factors. Dialogue with other States is reported by the Minister of transport Eugene Dietrich: “Now we have about 30 countries with which aviation authorities are in talks”.
