According to RBC, the growth was due to the reduction of international flights. Experts also noted that the increase in regional flights was due to the COVID-19 epidemic and the ban on flights abroad, which caused airlines to change their strategies and promote programs for the growth of domestic routes.
The state, through a significant increase in financial support of regional air carriers, stimulated the movement of passengers even taking into account the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions. In this connection, planes began to fly more frequently bypassing the Russian capital.
Recently, airports in Russian regions are not inferior to Moscow airports and have become more attractive for passengers and airlines.
Industry experts say that civil air transportation is on the rise.