Beijing’s Daxing International Airport has informed Rossiya Airlines that it will not accept further flights or provide ground services until additional conditions are satisfied. The disclosure came through a representative of Rossiya, who indicated that while the airline is prepared to meet the airport’s requirements promptly, the situation has not left it without options, and alternative steps are being considered to minimize disruption for passengers and crews alike, as reported by RIA News through an airline spokesperson.
According to the Rossiya representative, the airline remains committed to resolving the issues raised by Daxing International Airport and would not leave travelers stranded. This stance underscores the airline’s willingness to cooperate with authorities while maintaining the capacity to adjust its schedule to address the emerging constraints.
As a result, the nearest feasible flights to Beijing from cities such as Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, and Irkutsk have been canceled or rescheduled to accommodate the evolving aviation protocol, the spokesperson noted. The impact extends beyond a single route, affecting connecting itineraries and broader travel plans for customers booking travel to the Chinese capital in the near term.
Since March 2023, Rossiya Airlines has been undergoing accreditation procedures with the General Administration of Civil Aviation of the People’s Republic of China to secure the necessary permits for operating flights to China. The ongoing process reflects the careful regulatory steps airlines must undertake when expanding international routes, ensuring compliance with Chinese aviation standards and safety requirements before granting route access, as reported by TASS citing aviation industry sources.
Earlier reports indicated that Rossiya had sought support from the Russian Ministry of Transport to address the delays and restrictions affecting flights from various Russian regions to Beijing. According to a source within the aviation sector cited by the agency, the Russian side’s appeal did not influence the decisions made by Chinese authorities at that time, highlighting the sensitivity of cross-border aviation negotiations and the independent regulatory processes involved.
In related context, industry observers have noted that weather-related factors and airspace coordination can occasionally compound scheduling challenges for carriers operating between Russia and China. While birds have been mentioned in separate discussions as a factor affecting certain flights in recent years, the current situation with Daxing and Rossiya centers on regulatory clearance and fulfillment of airport requirements necessary for continued operations and future expansion. The overall objective remains to restore a stable and predictable service pattern between the two nations, with safety and compliance as guiding priorities, as reported by multiple outlets including RIA News and TASS.