Originally Posted by
krismiler
Aeroflot switched from Russian types to Western ones because they were better. Changing back now will leave Aeroflot in a poor position with an inferior fleet mix once sanctions are lifted and worldwide flights resume. They seemed to have got their act together safety and service wise and were a reasonable option on some routes. Their best hope would be an end to the war early next year with Putin being removed and a gradual normalisation of trade and transport. Long term international pariah status is accepted by Iran but the Russians probably won't be so keen on it and will want to normalise as soon as possible, which could happen simply by withdrawing from the Ukraine.
I think the way back will need a lot more than simply packing up their bags and leaving. There has been mass destruction and undoubtedly war crimes have been committed. Putin has dragged the average Russian back into a Soviet lifestyle of the 1970's.