By Kao Shih-ching, Chien Hui-ju and Jake Chung / Staff reporters, with staff writerFar Eastern Air Transport (FAT, 遠東航空) chairman Chang Kang-wei (張綱維) yesterday said he aims to resume normal operations at the company, if authorities approve, as he has secured pledges for funds. He remains committed to FAT, Chang said. Later yesterday, Chang sent a letter to FAT employees, saying that management was working to solve the financial problems and hoped they would all remain at their posts. Minister of Transportation and Communications Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said the ministry would do everything in its power to protect the rights of consumers, FAT employees and travel agencies. FAT’s management should explain how the situation developed, and the company should take full legal and social responsibility for suddenly halting operations yesterday, he said.

Source: Taipei Times December 13, 2019 15:56 UTC