UK Government set to scrap flight compensation (EC 261/2004) for stranded British travellers
Consumer rights for British passengers will be weakened in the future as the government of the United Kingdom intends to change them. Under the...
From 1 October, European citizens will need a passport to enter the UK
From 1 October 2021, an ID card will no longer allow you to enter the UK. You will need to present your international passport.Brexit...
European Business aviation sends urgent call to action to eliminate administrative barriers caused by Brexit
Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) urged National Authorities to eliminate administrative barriers following the conclusion of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement,...
Consequences of the Brexit Agreement on transport, and especially on aviation
After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached on 24 December an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation...
Aerial footage shows scale of massive lorry park at Manston airport, United Kingdom
Two thousand trucks (lorries) are stranded on the tarmac of Manston Airport, a closed airport near Ramsgate, United Kingdom as the Brexit contingency plan...
Brexit: European Commission proposes contingency measures in case of a no-deal scenario
While the Commission will continue to do its utmost to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK, there is now significant uncertainty whether...
IATA endorses the EU proposals (to be reciprocated by the UK) in case of a no-deal Brexit
Statement on Latest Aviation No-Deal Brexit PlanningIATA notes the outcome of the European Union trilogue which has substantially revised the Commission’s original no-deal Brexit...
European Commission’s contingency measures for a ‘No Deal’ Brexit will halt air connectivity growth
As part of its Brexit contingency planning for a no-deal scenario, the European Commission yesterday tabled a series of legislative proposals aimed at mitigating...
ERA calls for immediate air transport agreement to keep skies open
ERA (European Regions Airlines Association) has sent a letter to the European Commission urging it to take necessary measures in advance of the UK...
Airlines for America applauds new air service agreement reached between U.S. and UK governments
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today applauded the new Open Skies air service agreement reached between the governments...
UK and US agree new open skies post-Brexit arrangements
‘Open skies’ air services arrangement agreedTransport Secretary announces conclusion of UK US air services arrangement ahead of EU exit
arrangement to safeguard flights...
Heads of airlines meet with Scottish Government in Edinburgh and discuss Brexit
The European aviation industry is currently meeting at the ERA General Assembly in Edinburgh.A record number of airline and airport CEOs are attending...
UK issues Brexit technical notices for aviation – ACI Europe reacts
UK guidance
The UK guidance on aviation security says the current regulations – based on EU rules – will remain in place, but if the...
ERA publishes guidance to airlines on Brexit
Following the publishing of ERA’s (European Regions Airline Association) position on Brexit in September last year, the association has released guidance to its airlines...
Business aviation calls on negotiators to preserve aviation status quo
EBAA Brexit Report PublishedThe European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has today published a Brexit analysis report, calling for negotiators in both Brussels and London...
Wary of a hard Brexit, Ryanair seeks UK operator’s certificate
Ryanair has applied for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the UK so that it can continue to operate normally if the Brexit negotiations...
ERA releases position paper on Brexit
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has today released its position paper on Brexit, detailing the position of the association on the future air...
Ryanair CEO: “We need a Brexit agreement by September 2018, otherwise we will be forced to cancel flights!”
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has expressed his concern about the lack of progress in the Brexit negotiations. If an agreement hasn't been reached before...
British travelers flying back to the UK are queuing too, and it will only get worse after the Brexit
European passengers face huge delays this summer: thousands of flights cannot depart on time, luchtzak.be reported last week. Not only European passengers are facing...
ERA works to secure the best outcome for aviation as UK triggers Article 50 (Brexit)
The UK has today triggered Article 50, formally beginning the two-year process of the country withdrawing from the European Union.ERA, as a European...