Overbooked Flights in Siberia Lead to Fines for Denying Passengers Boarding
Airline "Siberia" Faces Consumer Rights Violations, Administrative Fine
A probe conducted by the Novosibirsk Transport Prosecutor's Office has revealed that airline "Siberia" refused boarding to 19 passengers holding tickets, between January and February 2025. The passengers were denied boarding due to an overload of registered passengers exceeding the number of available seats onboard, particularly on flights to and from Irkutsk-Vladivostok, Novosibirsk-Omsk, and Moscow-Chita routes.
Following the investigation, the prosecutor's office filed a report to the airline management, prompting the company to promise corrective measures to avoid such incidents in the future. Additionally, the airline was penalized administratively for repeated service standard violations, with a 30,000 ruble fine imposed.
Regarding the water supply situation in Omsk, residents on certain streets have experienced initial hot water outages. A list of affected streets has been published.
The specific information about consumer rights violations by Siberia, or S7 Airlines as it is also known, and any subsequent fines in 2025, could not be found in the recent search results, which primarily focused on other topics such as Ryanair's legal issues and geopolitical situations involving Russia and China. For details on S7 Airlines or similar airlines, it is suggested to consult specialized aviation or consumer protection resources that concentrate on airline violations and fines.
What is the current weather situation on the affected streets in Omsk, where residents have experienced initial hot water outages? Weather conditions might also affect air travel, especially considering the weather-related inconveniences Siberia, or S7 Airlines, has previously faced.
