On 26 February, KLM flight KL903 from Amsterdam to Moscow Sheremetyevo and KLM flight KL1395 from Amsterdam to St. Petersburg turned around after having almost reached their destination in Russia. KL903 eventually landed in Copenhagen, probably due to a lack of fuel to return all the way to Amsterdam. KL1395 managed to return to Schiphol after a U-turn over Estonia.
KL903 was operated by Boeing 737-900 registered PH-BXR and KL1395 by Boeing 737-800 registered PH-BCH.
The sanction package that European leaders have agreed upon includes not sending spare aircraft parts to Russia. “This means that we can no longer guarantee that flights to Russia can return safely,” according to KLM. “What this means for flights after today and flights that were planned to fly over Russia is currently being investigated.”
UPDATE: KLM #KL1395 Amsterdam-St Petersburg has just ret. to AMS after 4 hours in-flight. KLM ordered back two flights to Russia due to unavailability of parts (due to increasing sanctions) should maintenance be required. #KL903 diverted to Copenhagen.https://t.co/QmxZPyrfEd pic.twitter.com/wBrxvwuPo6
— Airport Webcams (@AirportWebcams) February 26, 2022
Simple..cancel all flights to Russia .
NRT once again via ANC?