Russians departing by air in an emergency need flight to countries which don’t require a Russian visa and are friendly to them. Direct flights, as reported by the popular online ticket agency Aviasales, are full even though prices are escalating daily. There are currently no direct flights between Moscow and Bangkok, whilst Aeroflot’s intention to restart the route to Phuket is only scheduled to begin late next month. Thai Airways suspended its direct Moscow route earlier in the summer, allegedly because of the lack of spare parts in Russia caused by western sanctions. However, Thai visa rules are certainly flexible enough to create extensions at the drop of a hat.

Source: The Times September 23, 2022 05:47 UTC