Russia removes ban on flights to Turkey

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) removed a ban on flights to Turkey on July 22, Sputnik news agency reported.

"In connection with guarantees on adopting measures of increased air security presented by the Turkish side, Rosaviatsiya cancelled all restrictions imposed earlier on realization of regular flights between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey," said Russia’s air carrier Aeroflot in a statement.

"Aeroflot is opening ticket sales to Istanbul and Antalya through all channels," it added.

Russian authorities imposed restrictions on flights to Turkey on July 16 after the attempted military coup in the country on July 15.

Source: MENA