He recalled that the ICAO Council decided to investigate the landing of the Ryanair aircraft in Minsk before June 25.
“But today, without even waiting for the start of the investigation, the above countries actually imposed sanctions against Belavia, which [had nothing to do with] this incident,” Cherginets wrote on Facebook.
The head of "Belavia" said that the governments of Western countries are taking "clearly planned actions" to close not only their countries for landing the aircraft, but also to close the air corridors.
“This, of course, is a complete violation of the foundations of democracy.
The innocent Belavia is being punished without actually starting an investigation.
Meanness, ”said Cherginets.
Earlier, Belavia announced the cancellation of flights to 12 destinations in eight countries in connection with the ban of these states on the company's flights.
The leaders of the EU countries at the May 24 summit recommended that air carriers from European states avoid flying over Belarus because of the Ryanair incident.
The Ryanair plane, flying from Athens to Vilnius, on May 23 urgently landed in Minsk due to a report of a bomb on board.
Information about mining was not confirmed.
The founder of the NEXTA Telegram channel recognized in Belarus as extremist, Roman Protasevich, was flying in the liner, who was detained after landing.