Viva Macau, the budget airline that was grounded on Friday after running out of fuel, says it wants to take to the air again this Friday.
The cash-strapped carrier is in for a bumpy ride, however, as it scrambles to issue refunds for air tickets and meet other claims that may arise from the cancellation of its flights over the weekend.
Some passengers say they have lost faith in the airline - which has a blemished record for punctuality - and are unlikely to fly with it again.
Meanwhile, the industry is sceptical about the company being able to fulfil its pledge to make the refunds, which could cost tens of millions of dollars.
In the carrier's first public announcement since its planes stopped flying on Friday, chief executive Reg Macdonald said yesterday: 'Viva Macau was deeply surprised to learn that our air operation certificate was revoked without any prior notice. We are continuing our communication with all parties to seek a solution.'
The airline's website finally stopped providing a ticketing service yesterday after government officials said it could amount to fraud.