Russia’s aviation authority cuts Moscow flight altitude limit, bans transit flights through the zone. Travel times and fuel costs will rise.

The Russian federal aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, has imposed new restrictions on flights over Moscow, lowering the maximum altitude to 4,900 meters and banning transit flights through the area, according to the Russian business daily Kommersant. These changes, which come amid heightened tensions, will likely lead to longer travel times and increased fuel costs for airlines. This move not only impacts domestic travel but also affects international flights, raising concerns about the broader implications for global aviation routes and the additional expenses it will bring for airlines and passengers.