Without additional rights, air carriers will be forced to operate inefficient routes, noted in the Airlines for America organization, TASS reports.
Additional rights to fly in Russian airspace are necessary due to market needs, otherwise air carriers will be forced to use inefficient routes, which will lead to disruptions in schedules and increased CO2 emissions.
Reuters, citing the State Department, reported that Russia had already approved a request for additional flights last week. United said its demand for additional flights has been met, but some carriers still need additional permits to travel to India, Asia and the Middle East.