Resumption of air traffic between Russia and Turkey: prospects
Russia may resume flights to Turkey this summer after the country's epidemic has normalized.
“The issue of restoring regular and charter flights to Turkish airports, including resorts, is being studied this summer, after the positive dynamics of the incidence becomes obvious and the third wave will decline,” the source said.
It is expected that the decision on the resumption of flights will be made after the lifting of increased restrictions, which will be introduced in Turkey from May 7.
“Tourists will be able to return to the country after conditions are created for this, the strict lockdown that restricts the work of shopping and entertainment infrastructure is canceled,” the source said.
On Wednesday, the press service of the Kremlin reported that the presidents of Russia and Turkey Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed by phone the topic of combating the spread of coronavirus infection, taking into account the current epidemiological situation in Turkey.
Russia’s readiness to step up practical cooperation in this direction was emphasized. We are talking, in particular, about the earliest organization, starting this month, the supply of the Russian vaccine “Sputnik V”...
The Kremlin noted that Erdogan thanked for the assistance provided by the Russian side. "According to our mutual opinion, the anti-epidemic measures taken will allow us to achieve a radical improvement in the situation and resume bilateral ties in the tourism sector."
From April 15 to June 1, Russia suspended air traffic with Turkey due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation there.
Source: tourism.interfax