Russia Slow To Win Ukraine's Airspace, Limiting War Gains

The video discusses the growing list of countries, including the European Union and Canada, that have closed their airspace to Russian aircraft as a form of economic pressure on Russia. In response, Russia has banned flights from 36 countries, including the entire EU, from its airspace. This situation impacts international air travel, as many flights to Asia use Russian airspace. Airlines like Virgin Atlantic are adjusting routes, which may lead to longer flight times or cancellations. The US has not yet banned Russian flights, but some airlines are taking preemptive measures, such as FedEx and UPS canceling deliveries to Russia.

What challenges are airlines facing due to the closure of Russian airspace?

What measures are some airlines taking in response to the situation?