Wissing wants to close airspace for Russian aircraft

Created: 2022-02-26Updated: 2022-02-26 10:36 PM

Lufthansa is initially suspending all flights to or via Russia for seven days.

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German airspace is to be closed to Russian aircraft.

Lufthansa also took further protective measures.

Berlin/Frankfurt - In the conflict with Russia, the federal government is preparing to block German airspace for Russian aircraft.

Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing supports the closure and has ordered everything to be prepared for it, his ministry announced on Saturday evening.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa is no longer flying to or via Russia.

Due to “the current and emerging regulatory situation”, this applies for seven days, the group announced on Saturday evening.

Flights to Russia are therefore suspended.

"Flights that are in Russian airspace will leave it again shortly." dpa