refused R F airways access last night
Rostov, refused our entry last night, as they had no "flight plan", we had not departed on this sector until we actually had received a Russian Clearance: the FAS number, and was a quasi govermental flight.
After 20 mins we eventually gave up trying to point out that the diplomatic incident might be quite loud.
ATC eventually responded " are you refusing to follow my instruction" , this reminded me that we do not carry ejector seats.
We had been in Russian Airspace for almost 45 mins before they demanded our 180.
We have no sat phone so were unable to get outside assistance from the abnormal channels.
Never mind, the night life in Tblisi, in summer is stunning.
Perhaps we will be forced to stay one more night.?
windy