Amaszonas, Bolivia’s major airline, has paused all flights. The country’s civil aviation authority, DGAC, canceled the registration of four of the company’s planes. This happened because of unpaid leasing fees, racking up debts over US$17 million. In response, Amaszonas said it had to stop flights, stranding many travelers. A court in Bolivia sided with Amaszonas, […]
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