Romanian low cost air carrier Blue Air said it had suspended all flights out of Romania until September 12 after the environment ministry blocked its bank accounts for failing to pay a fine, making payments to suppliers impossible.
The company, which entered a debt restructuring agreement in 2020 as it took a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, operates flights out of Bucharest and the cities of Bacau, Cluj and Iasi.
In July, the national consumer protection authority (ANPC) fined the company €2 million for cancelling more than 11,000 flights between April 2021and April 2022.
The company said it would challenge the fine.
Ryanair said it had launched rescue fares to accommodate customers affected by Blue Air's suspension of operations.
