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Ethiopian Airlines has $90 million in overseas ticket revenue blocked, including $45 million in Russia

Ethiopian Airlines says it cannot repatriate $90 million in ticket revenue held in overseas markets, including $45 million trapped in Russia because of financial sanctions imposed after the war in Ukraine. The blocked funds underscore the cash-flow and settlement risks sanctions create for international carriers.

Discovered 2026-08-14T04:20:05.094849-07:00 | 2026-08-14T04:20:05.094849-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines has $90 million in ticket revenue awaiting repatriation, with half of that amount blocked in Russia under sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine.
The case highlights how sanctions and payment restrictions can strand airline cash generated in overseas markets, complicating liquidity management and international operations.
For carriers with significant exposure to sanctioned or restricted markets, revenue repatriation is an operational and financial risk—not merely a compliance issue.

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