Belavia controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Ryanair Flight 4978 and international sanctions
Belavia became the subject of international political and regulatory action after the forced diversion of Ryanair Flight 4978 to Minsk. The United Kingdom, European Union, Switzerland and Ukraine subsequently restricted Belarusian airlines' access to their airspace or airports, substantially disrupting Belavia's network.
2021
Allegations concerning the Belarus–European Union border crisis
Belavia was accused of helping facilitate the movement of migrants involved in the Belarus–European Union border crisis. The allegations contributed to additional political scrutiny and sanctions pressure.
2020
Dismissal of employees associated with protests
Reference material states that several Belavia employees who participated in the 2020 Belarusian protests were forced to leave their jobs.