“Domestic airlines will receive 23.4 billion rubles in compensation for losses associated with the spread of a new coronavirus infection. This decision was approved by the government, ”the Cabinet’s press service said.
It is specified that the funds received can be spent on the payment of salaries to aviation personnel, leasing payments, payment for aircraft parking, as well as operational activities and property maintenance.
Earlier, the Russian government discussed the provision of subsidies to Russian airlines in connection with the situation with coronavirus.
April 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Cabinet members proposed to allocate more than 23 billion rubles as a measure to support the aviation industry.