European and US regulations need fine tuning
Presenting at IATA’s Global Media Day, Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Senior Vice President and Deputy Director General, gave an overview of European and US regulatory issues, noting that these two regions are influential globally. He stressed that IATA seeks to be a trusted partner of governments, and that the industry supports smart regulation that enables connectivity. […]
American Airlines Expands European Footprint and Modifies Asia Service
American Airlines is expanding its European network next summer with nine new routes designed to meet customer demand. New service to Germany, Italy and Croatia set to begin next summer FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines is expanding its European network next summer with nine new routes designed to meet customer demand: CLT: Daily year-round […]
IAG, RYANAIR, EASYJET AND WIZZ AIR SUBMIT FRENCH ATC STRIKES COMPLAINT TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION
International Airlines Group (IAG), Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have submitted complaints to the European Commission against France as its air traffic controllers’ strikes restrict the fundamental principle of freedom of movement within the EU. The airlines are not questioning the right to strike but believe France is breaking EU law by not enabling flights […]
LATAM Airlines offers new European destinations as part of international expansion
LATAM Airlines Brazil announced today that tickets are now on sale for its new São Paolo-Lisbon flight and that it plans to serve Munich in the first half of 2019, as part of LATAM Airlines Group"™s continuing international expansion. Passengers throughout South America will be able to connect conveniently with these new flights via LATAM"™s […]
LATAM announces new European and US destinations for 2018
LATAM Airlines Group announced today that it will offer three new international destinations in 2018 "“ Rome (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal) and Boston (United States) "“ from its São Paulo/Guarulhos hub in Brazil, increasing Latin America"™s connectivity with Europe and North America. Starting 16 March 2018, LATAM Airlines Brazil will operate three weekly flights (increasing to […]
Ryanair v Brexit: Where does Michael O’Leary stand on UK flights, expats and more
The CEO of the budget Irish airline is due to meet with Chris Grayling to discuss the future of Open Skies. Brexit will be firmly on the agenda, as the March 2019 date marks the end of the Open Skies Agreement, unless another deal is struck. Michael O"™Leary has been vocal in recent months about […]
European Parliament vote to include international flights in Europe"™s carbon market
Today (11 July), the European Parliament"™s environment committee voted to include international flights in Europe"™s carbon market from 2021 onwards. Lawmakers also took small steps towards making the aviation industry pay more for its impact on the climate. The committee was voting on aviation"™s future role under the EU"™s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) following […]
European airport sector raises its ambition by doubling earlier pledge on carbon neutrality
The European airport sector has agreed to double the number of carbon-neutral airports from an original target of 50 airports by 2030 to 100. Currently, 27 airports have reached this status and at their industry"™s annual congress that started today, a further 26 airports in the region announced their commitment to join them. The European […]
Airspace modernisation to boost European economy, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has conducted a study revealing that airspace modernisation will add one million jobs and a €245bn boost to the European economy in 2035. At present, European air traffic supports 11.7 million jobs as well as $860bn of European gross domestic product (GDP). However, European airlines travel on average about […]
European carriers report August declines
Cargo traffic for the Big Three European legacy carriers "“ Deutsche Lufthansa AG, British Airways and Air France-KLM "“ fell sharply in August, which is especially worrisome considering that the busy holiday peak season is coming soon, reported the Wall Street Journal. Lufthansa Cargo reported a 5.5 percent, year-over-year, decline, noting that traffic fell 4 […]
