However, some countries' airlines are still voluntarily avoiding Russian airspace including Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Asiana and more. There are still a handful of airlines that operate services over Russian airspace including.

As of 2026, Singapore Airlines (SIA) does not fly over Russian airspace. Following the geopolitical events in early 2022, the airline suspended all services to Moscow and rerouted its flights between Singapore and Europe to avoid Russian territory. These rerouted flight paths typically involve traveling south of Russia through Central Asia and Turkey, which has added significant flight time—often between one to two hours extra—to routes like Singapore to London or Paris. While SIA adjusted its network for the 2026 Northern Summer season to boost capacity on high-demand routes like Dubai and Bangkok, the restriction on Russian airspace remains in place for safety and regulatory compliance. Consequently, travelers flying from Singapore to European destinations will experience these longer flight durations, though the airline continues to offer connections to Russia through codeshare partners and hubs like Istanbul (IST) or Dubai (DXB) on other carriers that still utilize Russian corridors.