Russia imposes restrictions on flights to South Korea and Iran due to the spread of coronavirus

On February 26, Rostourism recommended that tourists refrain from traveling to the country. Italy. South Korea.Iran due to an outbreak of coronavirus infection.

In South Korea and Iran, mass cultural and sports events have been canceled, and museums and tourist sites have been closed.

Russia imposes restrictions on flights to South Korea due to the spread of the coronavirus - flights to this country will be performed by Aeroflot and its subsidiary Aurora airline. Flights to Iran remained for Aeroflot, air communication with Italy is not limited.

On February 26, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said that measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Russia are extended until April 1, 2020 (they were to be removed on March 1).

Entry to Russia is restricted to Chinese citizens, the visa-free regime for tourist groups is canceled. Flights to China are operated only by Aeroflot.

Aeroflot and Aurora will be the only domestic carriers operating flights to South Korea.

There will be no restrictions on air travel to Italy due to the coronavirus. “Given the fact that the country is a member of the European Union, it is quite difficult to take any restrictive measures,” Golikova said.

The cancellation of tours in Italy and other destinations is standard - the traveler returns money for the paid tour only for deductions of expenses actually incurred by the tour operator, they can reach 50% and 75% of the tour amount depending on the tickets and the date of arrival.

Source: atorus