The Russia-Ukraine conflict could force major airline disruptions

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has prompted multiple airspace closures and a surge in oil prices, raising fears that it would create havoc for airline operators already crippled by covid-19.

Ukrainian airspace has closed to all civilian aircraft, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency said, as have parts of Russian airspace along the border. Moldova, southwest of Ukraine, and Belarus to the north have also stopped civilian flights entering their airspace.

“In particular, there is a risk of both intentional targeting and misidentification of civil aircraft,” the agency said.

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