(OTTAWA) Canadian airspace remains open to Russian airlines…for now.
Posted at 2:08 p.m.
Several European countries closed theirs to Russian companies following the invasion of Ukraine, but the federal government prefers to keep all options on the table.
Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said his department was carefully monitoring the situation and working with the United States and its other key allies.
The main Russian airline Aeroflot crosses Canadian airspace several times a day for its flights to the United States.
According to Ross Aimer, an aviation expert, Canadian space is crucial for the company. He fears Russian reprisals if Canada bans Aeroflot.