The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) lifted the suspension of Zest Air last Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

The suspension was made after an inspection of the airline which recommended an immediate suspension.


 
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Photo by Jener Gaerlan - Philippine PlaneSpotters Group
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has suspended Zest Air operations due to safety reasons. The decision was made by a group of inspectors who monitored the airline in the end of July.

The inspectors said that they have found several safety violations and recommended the immediate suspension of the operations of the airline.


 
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AirAsia Philippines Airbus A320-216 Landing in Manila - Photo by Kit Agad (PPSG)
          After purchasing a stake in local low-cost carrier Zest Airways, the Philippine-division of one of the largest low-cost carriers, Malaysia-based AirAsia, now flies their aircraft to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport using the slots of Zest Airways.

          AirAsia Philippines informed their passengers of an operational re-alignment which cut down the frequency of some of their flights from their Clark hub.