05 Feb 2019 | 07:38 PM UTC
Turkmenistan: EU bans Turkmenistan Airlines from operating in the EU Feb. 4
European Aviation Safety Agency bans Turkmenistan Airlines from flying to and from destinations in the EU as of February 4
Event
On Monday, February 4, the European Aviation Safety Agency placed Turkmenistan Airlines on its blacklist, banning the airline from flying to and from destinations in the EU. According to officials, the airline was blacklisted "pending confirmation that it meets international air safety standards."
Advice
Travelers are advised to contact the airline for more information and to seek alternative means of transportation.
