Bees Airline confirmed that the entire fleet had to be flown out of Ukraine by order of the owners of the four Boeing 737-800. However, the contracts were not terminated, and the carrier should be allowed to use the aircraft again as soon as the situation in connection with the Russia-Ukraine crisis has eased.

It is not yet possible to give a date for the return of the four Boeing 737-800 to Kiev-Zhuliany. This is currently not foreseeable. Bees Airline: "We ask for the understanding of the passengers for possible flight delays and flight schedule changes. We are making every effort to stabilize the situation and operate all flights according to the scheduled flight plan."

The carrier is now trying to organize ACMI aircraft. The aim is to close ranks with the competitors Ukraine International, Windrose, Motor Sich Airlines, SkyUp Airlines and AirOcean Airlines. If possible, they will help each other to ensure that as many flights as possible can be carried out.

Bees Airlines will initially use ACMI services from Ukraine International and Windrose. For operational reasons, almost all Kiev flights are now being temporarily relocated from the inner-city Zhuliany Airport to the distant Borispil Airport. Bees Airline was selected by Aviation.Direct as part of the “Trip Reports” section presented in more detail.

Also Air Ocean Airlines, recently Problems with the AOC was allowed to fly again. The Antonov An-148 with the registration UR-CTC is already being flown on behalf of Bees Airline. The UR-CTF will also be joining shortly. In the next few days, Motor Sich Airlines will also be available with machines like Antonov An-24 help out.