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Sabre and Amadeus Remove Russia’s Aeroflot From Travel Booking Systems

The loss of ticketing services is the latest economic blow to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

The moves by Sabre and Amadeus Group IT hurt Aeroflot's ability to sell tickets. [File Photo: Shutterstock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Travel-booking giants Sabre Corp. and Amadeus Group IT have terminated their distribution agreements with Aeroflot, severely hindering the Russian flag carrier's ability to sell tickets globally.
  • This move is part of a broader international effort by corporations and nations to distance themselves from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
  • Russian airlines face extensive challenges from global sanctions, including closed airspace, halted service and parts from manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, and potential complications with the repossession of leased aircraft.
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Travel-booking giant Sabre Corp. said it has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, hurting the Russian flag carrier’s ability to sell tickets. The Southlake, Texas, company’s European rival, Amadeus Group IT, said it is also removing Aeroflot from its network.

The companies’ actions are among the latest efforts of nations and corporations across the world to distance themselves from Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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