Airline “Russia” on Saturday to resume regular flights to Turkey – Interfax

Moscow. 22 July. INTERFAX.RU – Airline “Russia” (a group of “Aeroflot”) made its first flight after the lifting of the ban in Turkey on Saturday, 23 July, “Interfax” a representative of the carrier on Friday

“Airline” Russia “resumes. passenger transportation in Turkey, the decision is connected with the lifting of the temporary ban on the Federal air Transport Agency of the Russian citizens leaving the country. the first regular flight FV 5859 airline will perform on 23 July, the aircraft Boeing-737-800 with departure from Moscow airport “Vnukovo” at 06:45 . The return flight (FV 5860) from Antalya airport is scheduled for 11:25 “, – reported in the airline

The ban for the Russian airline to operate regular flights to Turkey was introduced on July 16 after a military coup in the country.. On the lifting of the ban Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and the Federal Air Transport Agency reported Friday morning.

“After receiving the Turkish side assurances immediately taken increased security measures the presence of Russian citizens at the airports and in the territory of the Turkish Republic with the July 22, 2016 resumed regular service for all airlines offering flights from the territory of the Russian Federation in Turkey, including the transit transportation of passengers through the airports of the republic to third countries “, – said the two agencies

Prior to the ban on a regular basis between the Russian Federation and Turkey flew.” Aeroflot “and “Russia” (from the Turkish side – Turkish Airlines). “Aeroflot” previously announced resumption of flights to Antalya and Istanbul on the normal schedule starting Friday.