Russia Blocks El Al From Launching St. Petersburg Flight Route
El Al is seeking a new Russia route after Tel Aviv–Moscow service was suspended in June over the war’s security risks. N12 reports Russia blocked El Al’s plan to fly to St. Petersburg, allegedly as punishment for Israel, after Aeroflot was prevented from landing in Israel under US and European sanctions. Red Wings still serves the Israel–Russia route, while June drone attacks grounded Moscow flights and caused 500+ delays.