10 Mar 2024 | 04:18 PM UTC
Russia: Authorities resume flights at Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg, as of 18:22 March 10 following safety-related suspension /update 1
Flights resuming at Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 10, following temporary suspension due to nearby fire.
As of 18:22 March 10, authorities at Saint Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport (LED) have lifted a safety-related flight suspension that had been imposed earlier as emergency crews responded to a structure fire affecting a nearby hangar. The cause of the blaze remains unclear. Two people were reportedly injured in the incident. The suspension of operations was in force for about 90 minutes.
Lingering fight delays are possible as carriers reposition aircraft and work through their passenger backlogs.
Reconfirm travel arrangements if booked to fly via LED during the evening of March 10. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
