UIA cancels some flights to 16 countries over coronavirus

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has canceled part of its flights to 16 countries over the novel coronavirus.

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"In connection with the recommendations of the governments of many countries to prevent mass events, restrictions on the intensity of movement between countries and the associated reduction in demand for air travel, UIA cancels some flights to Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Germany, Israel, Spain, the UK, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Denmark, as well as the second frequency of certain internal flights within Ukraine," the company wrote on Facebook.

The company says it will inform later of its further decisions in the context of quarantine in Italy.

"Passengers who left their contact details when booking will be informed of some changes in the schedule in advance. UIA recommends checking the status of flights a few days before departure on the website or calling the airline's call center," reads the report.