Kathmandu, Dec. 12 -- The European Commission maintained its ban on Nepali airlines for not meeting international safety standards. They remain on the updated EU Air Safety List which means they are still barred from EU skies.

The EU has been off-limits to Nepali carriers for the last six years. In December 2013, the European Commission imposed a blanket ban on all airlines from Nepal from flying into the 28-nation bloc.

On Monday, the European Commission updated the list stating that the EU Air Safety List seeks to ensure the highest level of air safety for Europeans and all other passengers travelling in the EU.

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