Russia's restrictions on flights within its territory to European airlines have had an impact, with approximately 20 flights from European countries over Russia to Japan being canceled.
As part of sanctions for military invasion of Ukraine, European countries have taken steps to ban Russian airlines from flying over their own countries, while Russia is also targeting European airlines in stages. Is restricting flight.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, due to this effect, about 20 flights from European countries to Japan, which take routes flying within Russian airspace, have been canceled.
So far, flights between Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Finland and Narita, Haneda, and Kansai Airport have been canceled or canceled.
According to All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, European flights operated by the two companies have no impact so far.
At a post-Cabinet meeting on the 1st, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said, "I am aware that the government as a whole will make a comprehensive decision in cooperation with the international community, including the G7," regarding its response to Russian airlines. Said.