Siem Reap Airways Blacklisted From European Airports

[SamuiRes]

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Siem Reap Airways Blacklisted from European Airports

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

The European Commission (EC) has prohibited Siem Reap Airways International from landing at European Airports, which has called the carrier’s safety standards into question.

The EC released an update on Friday to its air carrier "blacklist", banning Siem Reap Airways and other carriers determined not to be in compliance with international standards from operating in Europe.

The executive branch of the European Union issues periodic lists of airlines from around the world that fail to meet its safety standards and cannot travel to EU countries.

“The commission has imposed an operating ban on the main air carrier from Cambodia, Siem Reap Airways International”, the EC said in a statement on its website.

“The airline does not operate in compliance with the Cambodian safety regulations nor does it meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),” it said.

“Significant concerns have also been expressed by ICAO with regard to the ability of the Cambodian civil aviation authorities to implement and enforce the international safety standards”, said the commission.

Siem Reap Airways and Cambodian aviation officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

Siem Ream Airways is a subsidiary of Bangkok Airways International. It is licensed by the Cambodian government to operate domestic services between Phnom Penh and the tourist hub Siem Reap - gateway to the Angkor Wat temples - but does not operate directly to Europe.

[malcolmswaine]

Don't they also fly from BKK to Samui?

[womble]

yes i've been on a plane from bkk-samui with siam reap airways written on the side before......

[Gatorade]

From E Travel Blackboard -

http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/artic...=18November2008

Siem Reap Airways Blacklisted from European Airports

Tuesday, 18 November 2008

The European Commission (EC) has prohibited Siem Reap Airways International from landing at European Airports, which has called the carrier’s safety standards into question.

The EC released an update on Friday to its air carrier "blacklist", banning Siem Reap Airways and other carriers determined not to be in compliance with international standards from operating in Europe.

The executive branch of the European Union issues periodic lists of airlines from around the world that fail to meet its safety standards and cannot travel to EU countries.

“The commission has imposed an operating ban on the main air carrier from Cambodia, Siem Reap Airways International”, the EC said in a statement on its website.

“The airline does not operate in compliance with the Cambodian safety regulations nor does it meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),” it said.

“Significant concerns have also been expressed by ICAO with regard to the ability of the Cambodian civil aviation authorities to implement and enforce the international safety standards”, said the commission.

Siem Reap Airways and Cambodian aviation officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

Siem Ream Airways is a subsidiary of Bangkok Airways International. It is licensed by the Cambodian government to operate domestic services between Phnom Penh and the tourist hub Siem Reap - gateway to the Angkor Wat temples - but does not operate directly to Europe.

I don't suppose they will give a jot as the aircraft they operate at present are operated by BKK Airways and would not have the range/speed/payload to operate commercially to Europe. However, it might have an effect on future BKK Airways expansion plans.

[Boater]

same thing happen with Phuket Air a few years ago, still think one of there plans is at Gatwick!

[PoorSucker]

same thing happen with Phuket Air a few years ago, still think one of there plans is at Gatwick!

That must be big plan.

[Treborz]

same thing happen with Phuket Air a few years ago, still think one of there plans is at Gatwick!

That must be big plan.

It's a 747 if i recall.

[Gatorade]

same thing happen with Phuket Air a few years ago, still think one of there plans is at Gatwick!

That must be big plan.

It's a 747 if i recall.

Yes, a 30 year old 747-200 series, worth about the same as a small Chaweng beach Bar.

[goldfinger]

where are the 30 years old chaweng Beach bars??

Edited November 18, 2008 by goldfinger