Expands number of flights..has helped over 17,000 Ukrainians to return home..carrying 2,000 more in next 48 hours.

UIA, Kyiv, Ukraine, Thu, March 26, 2020

KYIV, UKRAINE...The Government of Ukraine decided to prolong nationwide quarantine through April 24, 2020, and stop passenger transportation. Therefore, Ukraine International (UIA) will operate additional special flights to help Ukrainian citizens return home within the next 48 hours.  UIA is a member of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC).

According to public and available information, Ukraine introduced the total ban on passenger transportation starting March 28, 2020. Ukraine International applied the authorities with a request to permit the operation of one-time evacuation flights from Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Paris, and Frankfurt – the ones that passengers had already booked and checked-in for.

As of March 27, Ukraine International introduced additional flights to/from London, Brussels, Nice, and New York and launched ticket sales on the airline’s website.

Having analyzed passenger demand for getting back to Ukraine, the carrier introduced additional flights from Cairo, Paris, Tbilisi, Athens, as well as Madrid – Barcelona – Kyiv combi flight scheduled to arrive in Kyiv on March 28.

UIA HAS HELPED OVER 17,000 UKRAINIANS RETURN HOME -

Since the quarantine announcement, Ukraine International has helped over 17 thousand Ukrainians return home. The carrier is willing to carry approximately 2 thousand passengers within the next 48 hours.

Ukraine International asks passengers to check out FAQ before contacting the airline since all communication channels are currently overloaded: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

NOTE:  Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) is a member of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), Washington, D.C. , www.USUBC.org.

Ukraine International Airlines Press Service

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