Flydubai, Qazaq Air Suspend Russia Flights

Flydubai and Qazaq Air have suspended flights to certain Russian cities due to safety concerns following a recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which resulted in 38 fatalities. Flydubai has cancelled its services to Sochi and Mineralnye Vody from December 28 to January 5, 2025, affecting over 4,000 passengers, while Qazaq Air has halted flights from Astana to Yekaterinburg during the same period. The decision aligns with a broader trend among airlines, including Azerbaijan Airlines, which has ceased operations to multiple Russian destinations citing flight safety issues. The crash, involving an Embraer 190 near Aktau, raised alarms about aviation safety in the region, prompting these airlines to reassess their routes. Affected passengers will have options for rebooking or refunds, as efforts are made to mitigate the disruption caused by these suspensions.