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Putin bans aviation official from taking holidays

Moscow, Russia - After bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow

Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has banned aviation officials from taking their New Year holidays after bad weather severely disrupted air traffic at major airports in Moscow. The majority of Russians go on a 10-day holiday over New Year. Mr Putin castigated government officials at a televised meeting, pointing to transport chaos and power cuts triggered by icy weather. Mr Putin said...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1124278
Rome, Italy, 12/30/2010 14:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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