Flight delays and cancellations have surged in Russia
Flight delays have become more frequent in Russia, and the number of canceled flights has increased severalfold,
This is reported by Russian propaganda media, citing data from the insurance company AlfaStrakhovanie.
According to the study, in the first five months of 2026, the number of long flight delays has roughly doubled compared to last year. Cancellations have quadrupled, and instances of cancellations following delays have more than tripled.
Schedule disruptions in 2026 began in January due to abnormal snowfall, and the situation then worsened due to mass flight cancellations related to the war in the Middle East. Another cause of delays and cancellations is attacks by Ukrainian drones, which lead to the temporary closure of airports.
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