Aeroflot tells passengers to read a book or take a nap after sanctions end in-flight entertainment on some services

After the Russian airline was forced to remove in-flight entertainment from some of its jets, Aeroflot suggested that its passengers take a "digital cleanse".

In a statement released on the social media app Telegram, the Kremlin-backed airline told customers that in-flight entertainment would be temporarily unavailable on its planes, suggesting the effect of western sanctions.

The airline stated that the refusal of foreign suppliers to provide this service would not be an obstacle to the viewing of interesting films and listening to favorite tracks.

Aeroflot didn't say why it couldn't offer entertainment, and it doesn't seem to have affected the larger aircraft. The post promised that there would be a solution by the new year.

The airline suggested that passengers read a book, clean up their phone galleries, and meditate on flights.

Passengers can use the time to take stock of the year, leave a review of their experience on the flight, or sleep.

"House of Gucci" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" were released on the airline's flights in October.

Despite sanctions, Aeroflot has flights.

The airline was forced to take some of its planes out of service for spare parts because of sanctions.

Aeroflot resumed flights to Thailand, India, and theMaldives in October after being halted due to flight path restrictions. Russians went to Thailand in November.