First direct flight from Moscow lands in Pyongyang (VIDEOS)

By RT International

 

The first direct flight between Moscow and Pyongyang in Russia’s post-Soviet history successfully landed in North Korea on Monday morning.

Previously, the only direct air route between Russia and North Korea connected Pyongyang with Vladivostok, a major city in Russia’s Far East, and was operated by North Korean state carrier Air Koryo. The reintroduction of regular service between the capitals – interrupted for more than 75 years – signals strengthening relations, officials said.

Russian airline Nordwind received authorization earlier this month to operate the new route, with plans to offer one round-trip flight per month. The inaugural flight, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER, carried Russian officials alongside regular passengers…

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