A charter plane flying from the Czech Republic to Kiev’s Zhulyany Airport, crashed in a field outside the Ukrainian capital yesterday. All 5 passengers, believed to be Czech nationals, died at the scene.
The Ambassador of China to Ukraine was hospitalised yesterday after a Range Rover coming off the pavement smashed into his car near Shota Rustaveli. Kiev’s pavements are commonly viewed as an extra lane by many drivers, particularly those with expensive cars.
The Transport Ministers of Ukraine and Russia, Mykola Rudkovsky and Russia Igor Levitin, have announced plans to build an autobahn (motorway) between Kiev and Moscow. The construction timetable has not yet been confirmed.
The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed an agreement with developers VI Center LLC to operate the Radisson SAS at Kiev’s Boryspil Airport. Radisson SAS Hotels are part of the Rezidor Hotel Group. The hotel will offer around 300 rooms and is expected to open in 2009. The company already runs the Radisson SAS in the city centre.
Adria Airways, the national airline of Slovenia, has announced it will commence weekly scheduled flights from Ljubljana to Kiev on December 29.
Finnair have announced that a second weekly flight from Helsinki to Kiev will commence in April 2007. In addition to the existing Thursday service, a flight will depart Helsinki at 10 am on Tuesdays.
New baggage regulations are now in place for passengers departing from any airport in the EU.
Hand Baggage – Passengers are allowed 1 item of hand baggage measuring a maximum of 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. Large musical instruments will be allowed as a second item of hand luggage.
Liquids – Passengers can only carry small quantities (maximum 100 ml per container) of liquids, gels and aerosols in their hand baggage. These containers must be carried in a resealable, clear plastic bag (1 per passenger) and be presented separately at security control. Exceptions will be made for baby formula and medication required during flights.