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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wire ... d&ir=worldJuly 10, 2013 09:51 AM EST |
MANILA, Philippines — The European Union has partially lifted a ban on the entry of Philippine planes after aviation authorities in Manila addressed safety concerns,
removing an obstacle to a robust flow of tourists and trade between Europe and the Southeast Asian nation, officials said Wednesday.
EU Ambassador to Manila Guy Ledoux said that the decision, which takes effect on Friday, will allow flag carrier Philippine Airlines to resume flights to Europe.
More safety improvements will have to be made for other Philippine carriers, like budget airline Cebu Pacific Air, to follow, he said.
Philippine Airlines, which has recently acquired new long-haul Airbus aircraft, plans to resume flights to London, Paris, Rome and Amsterdam as early as September,
company president Ramon Ang said at a news conference.
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