Russian Airlines Face Ticket Restrictions amid Partial Mobilization

DALLAS – Following Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial mobilization of the country’s 25 million reservists, Russian airlines are prohibited from selling tickets to males between the ages of 18 and 65.  

Only after permission from the Ministry of Defense can tickets be purchased by males who meet the age criterion.

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In just minutes after the announcements, there was a spike in ticket sales for foreign destinations, notably to Georgia, Turkey, and Armenia—where Russian citizens are not required to have a visa on entry.

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Source:: “Airways Magazine”

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