Russia plans ticket surcharge to bankroll struggling aircraft industry

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Russia plans to add a surcharge to domestic and international air tickets from 2027 to support the leasing and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft. The proposed levy comes as sanctions related to Moscow’s war in Ukraine continue to pressure the country’s aviation sector.

From 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international flights to fund the lease and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft, as sactions over Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite.