Ural Airlines cancels Moscow to Baku service next week after permission denial
Ural Airlines planned to launch flights from Moscow to Baku as of February 8 but canceled all services on this route for the following week after Azerbaijani authorities refused to grant flight permission. This information comes from Interfax, citing the carrier’s press service.
As stated by the press service, the initial flight to the capital of Azerbaijan was scheduled to depart from Zhukovsky airport on February 8, the previous day. The publication notes that the flight did not take place because Azerbaijani aviation authorities did not allow it. Interfax reports the carrier maintains it has all the technical capabilities and operational means to run the flight without any restrictions on operations.
According to Ural Airlines, there is no reason for the refusal. The message indicates that all services on the Zhukovsky to Baku route through February 17 have been canceled.
Earlier in December, Ural Airlines operated a charter-like route from Chita to St. Petersburg with a layover in Yekaterinburg. The flight to St. Petersburg experienced a one day delay in service. The airline reiterated that passengers would be accommodated on the Ural Airlines aircraft at no extra charge and that the carrier remains committed to safety and reliability in its schedule. [Citation: Interfax]
In summary, Ural Airlines has temporarily paused the Zhukovsky – Baku flights due to regulatory permission issues from Azerbaijani authorities. The carrier continues to monitor the situation and will update passengers if permission is granted to resume service. [Citation: Interfax]