"Shows Pulkovo video with numerous flight cancellations depicting an apocalyptic scene"
In the heart of Russia, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg has become a scene of chaos and disruption, mirroring the nationwide issues affecting air travel due to safety concerns, including drone threats. Laris Rostova, a sportswoman and doctor-dietitian from Perm, is one of the many passengers affected by the ongoing turmoil.
Laris was originally scheduled to depart for Perm on July 7 at 00:25 Moscow time, but her flight with Victory airline was first rescheduled and then canceled. Despite this, Laris managed to reach Perm by hitchhiking after a delayed and canceled flight to Izhevsk with Izhavia airline.
The disruptions at Pulkovo Airport have led to over 100 flight delays and 20 cancellations as of July 7, with a total of 4,000 flights delayed and nearly 500 canceled across Russia. Airlines such as Victory and Izhavia are likely among those impacted, although specific details about these airlines are not yet available.
Passengers have faced numerous challenges at the airport, including insufficient seating, high food prices, a lack of communication with airport staff and airline representatives, and protests against a paid smoking room. Some passengers were also left stranded without luggage, further complicating their travel plans.
In an attempt to alleviate the situation, airport staff provided chairs and soft mats as seating was insufficient. However, many airlines have accommodated passengers in hotels, with over 94,000 people accommodated in two days.
Compensation for delayed or canceled flights can vary, with European Union regulations offering support such as compensation, meals, and accommodation. However, these regulations may not apply directly in Russia, and local laws or airline policies might govern compensation instead.
Our website has sent a request to Victory and Izhavia airlines, awaiting a response regarding the specific compensation offered to passengers in these circumstances. Representatives of Izhavia airline did not offer passengers water or food during the delays and cancellations at Pulkovo Airport.
As the situation at Pulkovo Airport continues to unfold, passengers like Laris Rostova are left awaiting refunds for their canceled flights and hoping for a smoother journey in the future.
Despite the canceled flight with Victory airline, Laris Rostova, a sportswoman and doctor-dietitian, managed to reach her destination, Perm, by hitchhiking after a delayed and canceled flight with Izhavia airline. The chaotic situation at Pulkovo Airport, including over 100 flight delays, 20 cancellations, insufficient seating, high food prices, lack of communication, and protests, has also affected Laris's planned travel, throwing her usual lifestyle of sports and work off-balance.
