Updated EU Airline Restriction List Expands, Affecting 129 Carriers
The European Commission has recently updated its air carrier blacklist, which now includes a total of 129 airlines. This list serves as an important signal for travelers booking flights, highlighting potential safety risks and aiding in informed decisions when choosing an airline.
The updated list includes a significant number of airlines primarily from Africa and Nepal. Unfortunately, the specific African airlines on the list are not named in the available information. However, it is worth noting that a large number of the affected airlines come from Africa, and the ban often affects all airlines of a country in Africa due to insufficient safety inspections in many African states.
Seven additional airlines have been added to the blacklist, including Air Zimbabwe, Avior Airlines from Venezuela, Blue Wing Airlines from Suriname, Iran Aseman Airlines, Air Tanzania, Fly Baghdad, and Iraqi Airways from Iraq. Certain airlines, such as Iran Air, face partial bans, with specific aircraft models being prohibited from entering EU airspace.
In addition to these airlines, those from Asia such as Afghanistan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Nepal have also been placed on the list due to insufficient safety standards. Nepal has taken measures to improve, but there are still safety concerns that have not fully reassured EU experts. Air Koryo from North Korea is only allowed to fly to Europe using its newer TU-204 aircraft due to safety concerns.
The ban also affects 22 Russian airlines and seven other airlines from various countries where serious safety deficiencies have been identified. It is important to note that the ban affects these 100 airlines from 15 different countries whose national aviation authorities are unable to ensure the necessary safety standards.
The EU's air carrier blacklist is a valuable resource for travelers booking flights, not just those planning to fly within Europe. The list does not necessarily affect airlines that do not offer flights to Europe, but it is still an important resource for travelers booking flights to other regions.
The EU's air carrier blacklist is a German-language service and news portal that informs readers about life and work abroad. By staying informed and making educated decisions, travelers can ensure a safer and more enjoyable journey.
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