Overview

• The Federal Air Transport Agency ended restrictions at Kurumoch in Samara and Gagarin in Saratov on October 9 after temporary suspensions earlier in the night.
• The agency later confirmed that limits at Volgograd airport were also no longer in effect.
• Two flights bound for Samara diverted to alternate airports during the restriction window, spokesman Artem Korenyako said.
• RIA Novosti withdrew an earlier flash about Volgograd restrictions at the request of Rosaviatsia’s press service.
• Officials characterized the actions as steps to ensure flight safety during routine operational responses.