Airports and airlines urge EES reforms as border queues reach five hours
ACI EUROPE and Airlines for Europe (A4E) have called on the European Commission and Schengen Member States to reform the Entry/Exit System (EES), saying...
Travel industry coalition urges EU to safeguard voluntary biometric journeys
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to preserve voluntary...
European airport traffic gains pace as Brussels cargo grows
Passenger traffic at European airports rose by 3.9% in July and 3.1% in August compared with a year earlier, according to ACI EUROPE. The...
European airport passenger traffic slows in first half of 2026 as geopolitical tensions weigh on growth
European airports welcomed 2.6% more passengers during the first half of 2026, but growth lost significant momentum in the second quarter as the conflict...
ACI EUROPE honours Europe’s top airports for innovation, sustainability and passenger excellence
At the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress in Prague, the winners of the 2026 Best Airport Awards were announced, recognising airports that excel in operational...
ACI EUROPE warns of EES disruption and urges EU to prioritise aviation competitiveness
At ACI EUROPE’s Annual Congress in Prague, ACI EUROPE President and Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte warned that the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System...
Broader aviation industry coalition calls for stronger enforcement of EU airport noise rules
Five additional transport and aviation organisations have joined the Athens Declaration & Call for Action, strengthening industry pressure on European authorities to ensure the...
European Airports warn proposed EU state aid rules could harm regional connectivity
ACI EUROPE has urged the European Commission to revise its proposed new aviation State aid guidelines, arguing that the draft rules could weaken regional...
European airport traffic declines for first time since COVID recovery began
Passenger traffic at European airports fell by 0.7% in April 2026 compared with the same month last year, marking the first year-on-year decline since...
ACI EUROPE criticises UK airport slot waiver extension for 2026–27
ACI EUROPE has strongly criticised the UK Government’s decision to introduce airport slot usage relief for the Summer and Winter 2026 scheduling seasons, arguing...
European air passenger traffic rises 3.8% in March despite Middle East conflict
ACI Europe says passenger traffic across Europe’s airports continued to grow in March 2026 despite disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East....
European airports back EU measures to ease fuel crisis impact on aviation
ACI EUROPE has welcomed new guidance from the European Commission aimed at helping the aviation sector manage disruptions caused by the ongoing oil crisis...
Europe warned of imminent jet fuel shortage risk
Europe could face a jet fuel shortage within weeks if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist, according to Airports Council International Europe (ACI...
EES launch triggers major airport disruptions across Europe
Airports and airlines have urged the European Commission and EU Member States to introduce immediate flexibility in the rollout of the Schengen Entry-Exit System...
ACI Europe: Passenger traffic up 4.6% in January as Middle East conflict clouds outlook
Passenger traffic across Europe’s airport network rose +4.6% year-on-year in January 2026, according to ACI Europe, signalling continued demand resilience at the start of...
EU–Qatar Aviation Agreement: ACI EUROPE pushes back against suspension calls
The Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) has strongly defended the European Union–Qatar Comprehensive Aviation Agreement, amid mounting pressure from European airlines and labour...
Airports and airlines urge immediate review of Schengen Entry/Exit System ahead of summer travel peak
Industry groups warn of potential four-hour border queues without urgent flexibility measures
Airports and airlines across Europe are calling on the European Commission to urgently...
ACI EUROPE urges urgent review of Schengen Entry-Exit System amid severe airport disruptions
ACI EUROPE has called on the European Commission, eu-LISA, Frontex and Schengen Member States to urgently address serious operational problems linked to the rollout...
European air passenger traffic climbs 5% in August, driven by international demand
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reports that passenger traffic across the continent rose 4.9% in August 2025 compared to the same month last...
European airlines and airports criticise Dutch air ticket tax hike
European airline group A4E and airport association ACI EUROPE have condemned the Dutch government’s decision to raise its already high air ticket tax for...