13 Dec 2019 | 10:33 AM UTC
Taiwan: Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) suspends flight operations December 13
All flights operated by Taiwanese airline Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) canceled following bankruptcy December 13; contact travel agency
Event
The Taiwanese airline Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) has indefinitely suspended all its flights operation on Friday, December 13, after filing for bankruptcy. The company has not immediately communicated on whether affected customers will be provided financial compensation.
Context
Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) is a Taiwanese airline based out of Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), primarily operating domestic flights and international routes to Cambodia, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor developments to the situation and to contact their credit card company and travel agent for additional information.
