The European Union has lifted a ban on Philippine Airlines (PAL) flying into its airspace after the national carrier resolved aviation safety concerns, the EU ambassador to Manila said on Wednesday.
“Today the EU has decided to lift the air ban on Philippine Airlines,” said EU Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux.
He said PAL would be allowed to fly into the 28-member bloc starting Friday, which will spur tourism and business links.
“Direct connections will provide a strong additional incentive for European tourists to visit the Philippines,” Ledoux said.
PAL president and CEO Ramon S. Ang told reporters at a joint news conference with Ledoux that the airline planned to begin flights to London, Paris, Rome and Amsterdam by September or October.
