As of November 2025, Ukraine is still recovering from the devastating impacts of the ongoing conflict with Russia, which began with the invasion on February 24, 2022. The war has led to a complete halt of passenger aviation in the country, as seen with the closure of flyuia.com and the suspension of all flights until martial law is lifted and airspace is reopened. The dire situation has led to the expectation that when peace is restored, a surge in travel activity will occur, as airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air are preparing to resume operations in Ukraine. Kenton Jarvis, the chief executive of easyJet, noted that the country is poised to become Europe’s largest building project, making it a significant destination for travelers and businesses alike. He stated that there are no functioning national airlines currently available in the region, leaving the budget carriers to fill the void. With 14 million Ukrainians currently living abroad, the need for VFR (visiting friends and relatives) traffic will be substantial as families and loved ones aim to reunite after years of separation due to the conflict. Additionally, a robust tourism market is anticipated as safety improves, and foreign tourists gradually begin to visit again despite current travel warnings from the Foreign Office. Wizz Air has expressed its eagerness to lead the charge back into Ukraine, having developed a two-phase plan to establish around 25 routes to and from Kyiv and Lviv within six weeks of airspace reopening. However, the unsafe airspace conditions and existing military threats pose significant risks for civil aircraft, which will require ongoing monitoring by the EU Aviation Safety Agency (Easa). Previous incidents, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, highlight the lasting dangers that can accompany avionic activity in conflict zones.