Lithuanian airports introduce a new tool to prevent circumvention of EU sanctions at airports

Lithuanian airports are introducing a preclearance flight coordination procedure – a new tool to prevent circumvention of EU sanctions at airports. Following the launch of the advance flight preclearance and screening system at the initiative of Lithuanian airports in early May, it is reported that positive results are already being observed. According to the representatives of the airports, the new system was essentially designed to manage the potential sanctioning and operational risks associated with incoming military, private charter or general aviation flights, as well as risks directly related to the actual owners of the aircraft and the passengers on board.