Taiwan Airlines' Europe Routes Used Russian Airspace in Late October
Reports described EVA Air flight BR88 crossing Russia on October 25 and China Airlines flight CI-64 taking a Polar Route two days later.
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A published report described EVA Air flight BR88 crossing Russian airspace on October 25, 2026, and China Airlines flight CI-64 using a Polar Route on October 27. The airline flights linked Europe and Taiwan.
Key details
- The report said both airlines had avoided Russian airspace after February 2022.
- It also reported that Pakistan restricted the airlines’ use of its airspace over the weekend before October 28, then said Pakistan announced permission for both carriers to use its airspace on Wednesday.
EVA Air flight BR88 crossed Russian airspace on October 25, according to a published report.
Why it matters
These route reports show how airspace access can shape Europe-to-Taiwan flight paths. The report did not establish why the flights took those routes, and neither airline had publicly commented, according to the report.
What happens next
Further information from China Airlines and EVA Air could clarify how their Europe-to-Taiwan routes develop. Which route details would you most like the airlines to share?
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