Russia’s sanctions are forcing UIA to suspend its flights from Kyiv to Astana until May

Russia’s sanctions are forcing UIA to suspend its flights from Kyiv to Astana until May. Russia’s ban on overflights by Ukrainian carriers forces Ukraine International Airlines to make a two hour southern detour to get to Kazakhstan’s capital. The airline also blames the cost of jet fuel, up 40% over last year. Air Astana flies three times a week from Boryspil to Astana, making the flight in 4 hours 30 minutes.