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4/14/2008 1:55 AM A few airlines you might want to avoid. (124Comments)

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A few airlines you might want to avoid.

So, going on a little trip? There's a list with a few airlines that you might want to
consider skipping. The list is generated by the EU and can be found here :
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/safety/black_list_en.htm.

I took the liberty of generating a list of countries/states with corresponding airlines,
as part of a little bit of research I had to do for a company, to generate a better picture
of which countries to completely avoid and which to proceed with caution when it comes to
using air transportation. I thought I'd share a bit of it with you. Please note that this
list only includes the airlines that the EU has been able to track, trace and verify through
official channels. These airlines are not allowed within European airspace. If you believe
bricks can fly however, feel free to fly with them anyway.

Have a nice flight :)
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Liberia : (unknown number) - All air carriers!!!
Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) : (52 known/registered!!!) - All air carriers!!!
Indonesia : (48 known/registered!!) - All air carriers!!!
Kyrgyz Republic : (24 known/registered) - All air carriers!!!
Equatorial Guinea : (8 known/registered) - All air carriers!!!
Sierra Leone : (8 known/registered) - All air carriers!!!
Swaziland : (6 known/registered) - All air carriers!!!
Ukraine : (3) UKRAINE CARGO AIRWAYS / UKRAINIAN MEDITERRANEAN AIRLINES /
VOLARE AVIATION ENTREPRISE
Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK) : (1) AIR KORYO
Sudan : (1) AIR WEST CO. LTD
Afghanistan : (1) ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES
Islamic Republic of Iran : (1) MAHAN AIR
Rwanda : (1) SILVERBACK CARGO FREIGHTERS
Angola : (1) TAAG ANGOLA
Bangladesh : (1) AIR BANGLADESH
Comoros : (1) AIR SERVICE COMORES
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For a complete list (as of 11-04-2008) please go here, a PDF reader is required!

4/14/2008 2:00 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

awakenedtara

SwtSmiles♥ Royal Zorpian  43, I am who I am, Kansas, United States
do you get discounted airline tickets ? :D

4/14/2008 2:02 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
If you're lucky maybe a parachute.

4/14/2008 2:03 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

awakenedtara

SwtSmiles♥ Royal Zorpian  43, I am who I am, Kansas, United States
lol is that your way of say'n you'd throw me out of the plane?

4/14/2008 2:08 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Wouldn't have to if you got on one of these probably, not that I wanted to :S

4/14/2008 2:07 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
You forgot to add American Airlines

4/14/2008 2:10 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
I don't think I did, they're not on the EU list which means they passed basic and minimal safety standards, or have resolved any issues they might have had in the past. The list is quite up to date.

4/14/2008 2:13 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
Oh yeah...the US is so perfect...

4/14/2008 2:19 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
wtf is your issue this time? I don't create the statistics, if you have issues, take it up with the EU. Maybe they'll find your US-hate rant amusing.

4/14/2008 2:25 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
I know it's not you. Calm down.
I have no problem with you.
I have a problem with those who created that pathetic list.

"Maybe they'll find your US-hate rant amusing"
I don't hate the US. Just google "American Airlines sucks"
and you'll see what i mean.
:)

4/14/2008 2:28 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avo

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Sure, you don't hate the US, yet you want me to google for "American Airlines Suck", and you make a remark like "Oh yeah...the US is so perfect...". Pure love right there. You have me convinced. Whatever :)

4/14/2008 2:38 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
American Airlines is just an airline. It's not a human.
One of our airlines sucks too.
Why can't no one say something bad about America?
I wasn't talking about "Americans". I was talking about the airline.
Oh! And my remarks were just..Freedom of speech, yo!
LOL!!!!

4/14/2008 2:42 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might wan

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Whatever, have fun.

4/14/2008 2:45 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
Mwah! :)

4/14/2008 2:51 AM ...???

assteroid

gurung 107, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
which airlines sucks in korea??

4/14/2008 2:58 AMRe: ...???

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Air Koryo seems to have failed basic safety standards. Keep in mind that if they fix their problems that they'll be taken of the list as soon as they've been passed by the EU. If you follow the links in the first post you'll see more details.

4/14/2008 3:04 AMRe: Re: ...???

assteroid

gurung 107, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
its all french n swiss.. i dun understand that language..

4/14/2008 3:06 AMRe: Re: Re: ...???

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Look again, there's many languages you can pick from :)

4/14/2008 3:10 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: ...???

assteroid

gurung 107, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
well. ther isn't any airlines from our country.. dat means we're gr8..
oh no.. dat means we dont even have a flight to europe.. ha! pathetic country,,

4/14/2008 4:04 AMRe: ...???

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
Shishir, i'm not from Korea.
The only thing that i can say is that Korean Air is so cute and blue...just like KLM.
rofl

4/14/2008 4:43 AMRe: Re: ...???

assteroid

gurung 107, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
korean chicks r cuter..//hotter

4/14/2008 4:56 AMRe: Re: Re: ...???

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
I like them too. haha...

4/14/2008 3:18 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

AYUxFREAK

AYUxFREAK Royal Zorpian  17, Germany
Never heard of Air Koryo, but Korean Air is real good man.

4/14/2008 3:23 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
I've flown Korean Air, and yes I enjoyed it. A very, very polite staff. Singapore Airlines is on top of my list.

4/14/2008 11:54 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

AYUxFREAK

AYUxFREAK Royal Zorpian  17, Germany
Tried Malaysian Air or Emirates?
They're very nice too.
Jet Airways is another nice one.

4/22/2008 4:21 PMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

nanofem

♥Nani Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 30, United States
:D
hurray for Singapore Airlines! ;)

4/22/2008 7:44 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

AYUxFREAK

AYUxFREAK Royal Zorpian  17, Germany
yep!

4/22/2008 10:14 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Their service really is an example for every company, not just airliners. Outstanding.

4/23/2008 4:01 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

nanofem

♥Nani Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 30, United States
:D
ok with that said!
Go get a ticket and fly over
enjoy the service all over again! long flight..worth it :P

4/23/2008 4:10 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avo

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Vote 107, Antarctica
I think I will,.. one day, Nani Banani :D

4/23/2008 4:17 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to

nanofem

♥Nani Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 30, United States
ooooh :D

5/17/2008 11:32 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

ZosyaZ

Svetlana 107, Queensland, Australia
And Singapore airport considered to be the best in the world.

5/17/2008 2:06 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

nanofem

♥Nani Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 30, United States
you are damn right ;)

4/14/2008 3:35 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

daawah786

Umer 19, "baLAHORtimorE", Maryland, United States
lol whatever man:)

4/14/2008 6:15 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

MAXWISE

MAXWISEVerified Zorpian 24, K9 member in Дар-эс-Салам, Tanzania
yeah african airlines are prohibited due to poor service they do - as sometimes they fly for longer period without any repair/hahahaha but somehow its an excuse for some european carriers to sell more / example in Tanzania KLM flies daily and most of the time is overbooked-- as they prohibit but majority of african aircraft ofcourse are repaired and fly well - and even european tourist fly with them when they come for tourism in african countries
so yeah bricks can fly :)

4/14/2008 1:32 PMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Kokolishi

ik Royal Zorpian  77, Chile
I totally agree with Max! lol

4/14/2008 2:20 PMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

MAXWISE

MAXWISEVerified Zorpian 24, K9 member in Дар-эс-Салам, Tanzania
and I agree with you too :)

4/14/2008 2:02 PMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

MAXWISE

MAXWISEVerified Zorpian 24, K9 member in Дар-эс-Салам, Tanzania
AEROFLOT rocks hahahaa
Aeroflot cockpit

4/16/2008 1:51 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Hmmmm,... I guess these people didn't read the topic.

4/16/2008 7:58 PMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

fbolainez

the amorist 22, Houston, Texas, United States
which airlines suck for Central America?

4/16/2008 10:37 PMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Hasn't been included in my report. Don't forget that this isn't about how much an airline sucks or doesn't, but about safety. You can suck at many different levels without compromising safety. I'd rather fly an airline that sucks in comfort but gets me on my destination alive, than one that has seats the size of couches, awesome foot,.. but a landing 6 feet lower than ground level.

On a side note; I did come across an article somewhere that most problems/issues with US airliners have been caused by external sources. I'm not sure what that means exactly, but I guess it could be the manufacturers of the aircraft or people blowing themselves up or something.

4/18/2008 4:03 PMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

fbolainez

the amorist 22, Houston, Texas, United States
WOW...AND YES COMFORT IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM SAFETY...
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE THREAD SIR. VOTE 107
TODDLES
THE AMORIST

4/18/2008 4:59 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
You're very welcome ma'am :)

4/18/2008 7:41 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

fbolainez

the amorist 22, Houston, Texas, United States
ciao bellisimo!

4/22/2008 5:26 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

SecretPrincess12

Seducedbythe Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 69, No chance 4 forgiveness, Vatican City State
I can add to this list IBERIA (Spanish company, who lost my luggage 3 times last year) and they are also veryyyy rude. Lufthansa wasn't that great either (destroyed all my luggage and very rude). With other words, i have new luggage every trip i go on! lol

4/22/2008 8:48 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Noted, although this list was about a bit more severe issues. Think along the lines of airplanes dropping out of the sky, landing without the use of a landing gear, upside down and at twice the speed of sound,... and more slightly uncomfortable events like that.

4/22/2008 4:14 PMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

SecretPrincess12

Seducedbythe Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 69, No chance 4 forgiveness, Vatican City State
oups, my bad! Well, i didn't travel yet with a company that wasn't 100% safe(since none of them have actually planes that are in perfect conditions:P). We ca take these companies in consideration for who travels to Europe.:) Considering that none of the airlines are actually flying without ANY events of this kind, 6 or 7 cases a year are not bad numbers out of 1000 or more flights they have per year. Right? It is just a question!!!

4/22/2008 4:40 PMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

soplantila

M& M 18, Fontana, California, United States
all indonesian airlines...lol they r dangerous.....

4/22/2008 10:57 PMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

CanAct

Omar 24, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Thanks for the tip. Anyone who disregards it is welcome to my seat on any one of them.

5/17/2008 11:36 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Crystalicious

Sweetpea♥ 71, United Kingdom
LOL..I flew with one of them

5/17/2008 7:30 PMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
I've flown with one that's not on the list; Campuchia Airlines (Cambodia). Not sure if they still exist. Quite an amusing experience. Before taking off we had smoke on the inside of the plane, while outside the air seemed to be extremely clear.

4/14/2008 2:10 AMRe: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
mmm...more useless facts to store at the back of ones mind.. haha!

4/14/2008 2:11 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

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Vote 107, Antarctica
You store facts? :S

*runs*

4/14/2008 2:15 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
yea... hard to believe huh?! **throws stapler at ya head**

4/14/2008 2:20 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Ahh,.. that's where I left it, thank you :D

4/14/2008 2:23 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
yea.. next time stop leavin ya s**t everywhere! typical male! haha

4/14/2008 2:24 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avo

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Vote 107, Antarctica
I didn't sh!t everywhere. Just a few places,.. something to do with marking my territory.

4/14/2008 2:26 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
hence the limited usage of toilet rolls... now it all makes sense!! xP

4/14/2008 2:29 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might wan

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Oh be quiet before I start singing.

4/14/2008 2:34 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
oh please do!! i love it when u sing to me... especially when u belt out Macho Man.

4/14/2008 2:43 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you m

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Okay, now I'm gonna have to physically hurt you lady. Now you did it!

4/14/2008 2:46 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines y

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
oh u shouldnt say that and click ur fingers babes... it really doesnt do u any justice..

4/14/2008 2:50 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlin

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
:S you're scaring me

4/14/2008 2:53 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few ai

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
aw... hold up while i get u your pacifier! lol... tuffen up u lil bitch!

4/14/2008 2:14 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

MELLOWYELLOW22

WHO DATT?? 61, Houston, Texas, United States
LOL I need to take note of these:-)

4/14/2008 2:18 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
no u dont... coz u aint goin no where!! :|

4/14/2008 2:20 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

MELLOWYELLOW22

WHO DATT?? 61, Houston, Texas, United States
LOL yes, I am babe:-) And you are coming...

4/14/2008 2:25 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
oh well in that case... u better take notes then! lol!

4/14/2008 2:26 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avo

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
May I recommend some airlines from Congo? :D

4/14/2008 2:27 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to

MELLOWYELLOW22

WHO DATT?? 61, Houston, Texas, United States
Yeah but tell Suri, she be taking the notes..

4/14/2008 2:29 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might wan

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
NOOO!! ure taking notes... if im being made to come along against my will then why should i have to take notes??! besides.. my pen's ran out of ink! xP

4/14/2008 2:51 AMRe: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

Skotty1

$olitary2.OV Royal Zorpian Verified Zorpian 34, Infecting Your Memory Since 1973., New South Wales, Australia
lol.. should we consider boat travel then..? :P

4/14/2008 2:54 AMRe: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
boat travel?! OH GOD! i think im happy to just stay put where i am! lol!

4/14/2008 2:59 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
That would be better for everyone.

*runs*

4/14/2008 3:02 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avoid.

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
sunshine u need to stopping running away.. wat are u.. a man or a pussy??? ;P

4/14/2008 3:05 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to avo

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Vote 107, Antarctica
Just trying to stay in shape,.. just trying to stay in shape...

4/14/2008 3:22 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might want to

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
is that the excuse u guys are using these days??

4/14/2008 3:23 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might wan

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Yes, is it working?

4/14/2008 3:26 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you might

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
umm..let me think about that one.. NO..

4/14/2008 3:32 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines you m

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Three minutes of thinking and you come up with the wrong answer. Hmmm,... strange.

4/14/2008 3:39 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlines y

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
12 hrs later thats all u can come up with?

4/14/2008 3:39 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few airlin

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
Last time something "came up" you started laughing in my face. This will have to do for now.

4/14/2008 3:47 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A few ai

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
aw... but i cant help it.. would u rather me laugh behind ur back??...fk! stop being a lil bitch will ya!

4/14/2008 3:47 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: A fe

1vote1count

Vote 107, Antarctica
:D

4/14/2008 4:14 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re:

dHaTguRLz

[[ Queen B ] 28, United Kingdom
haha! wats the matter? ran out of comebacks?? lol