Aeroflot was already banned from entering US airspace, but now the Russian state airline can no longer sell tickets through Sabre, one of the largest distribution platforms in the US used by travel agencies and online ticket sellers.

"We look at the situation in Ukraine with growing concern and are strongly against this military conflict," said Saber CEO Sean Menke. "With the decision to end the cooperation with immediate effect, we are responding to the call not to do business with Russia." Saber accepts any legal action.

Saber is also donating a million dollars to the Polish Red Cross to help Ukrainian refugees.

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