18 Oct 2018 | 07:58 AM UTC
Cyprus: Cobalt (airline) ceases operations from October 18
Cypriot budget airline Cobalt suspends operations from October 18; all flights canceled indefinitely
Event
The low-cost Cypriot airline Cobalt suspended all operations indefinitely from 23:59 on Wednesday, October 17 (local time), due to financial issues. Travelers have been told they should not come to the airport on Thursday. The Cypriot government has said it will provide assistance to passengers stranded by the sudden closure, promising to establish a hotline in the near-term.
Advice
Travelers are advised to make alternate travel arrangements and contact the Cypriot government for more information.