Czechia grants Slovak PM overflight clearance for Moscow Victory-Day visit

Czech authorities have authorised Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s state jet to cross Czech airspace on 9 May, after some neighbours refused similar requests. The clearance avoids a costly detour and highlights Prague’s case-by-case approach to diplomatic flights, while leaving commercial Russian over-flights banned. Mobility teams organising VIP or corporate charters should review lead-time and contingency planning for diplomatic permits.