Is Ukraine International Airlines safe to travel with?
Simon Calder answers your questions concerning the Ukranian plane crash in Iran, extra legroom, entry to China and the 2026 World Cup
Q My family and I have bought tickets for a holiday in Dubai for the Easter holiday with Ukraine International Airlines from Gatwick via Kiev. Can you kindly advise on the safety of the airline and the stopover?
Adeola O
A The tragic shooting down of UIA’s flight PS752 from Tehran to Kiev, with the loss of 176 lives, was the responsibility of the Iranian military, not the airline. I do not think it is reasonable to conclude that flying on Ukraine International Airlines is a risky undertaking. The European Union Air Safety Agency is also content with the airline’s standards.
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