The authorities of Ras Al-Khaimah will pay for hotel accommodation for tourists from Ukrainian cities

The Tourism Development Authority of Ras Al-Khaimah will cover the costs of accommodation in the emirate’s hotels for tourists arriving from Ukrainian cities until February 28, 2022, and will also reimburse the hotels for guests who cannot return home.

The day before Dubai airline flydubai announced the temporary suspension of flights from Dubai to Ukrainian cities until March 8, due to military operations in the country. Also, flydubai airline had canceled flights on the route Dubai – Minsk – Dubai until February 27 inclusive.

In addition, Air Arabia and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi budget airlines also suspended flights to Ukrainian cities until further notice. Etihad Airways said it was changing flight routes after the start of active hostilities on Ukrainian territory.

The management of Qatar Airways, one of the largest airlines in the Middle East, also said that all flights to Ukrainian cities had been “temporarily suspended”.

Earlier Rosaviatsiya announced the suspension of operation of a number of airports in southern Russia until March 2, 2022. The Russian agency urged passengers of nearby flights and greeters not to arrive at these airports. All changes in the schedules of airports and airlines should be clarified on the official websites of airports and airlines, including social media.