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...
Airlines for Europe criticises EU ETS reform over decarbonisation funding
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has criticised the European Commission's proposed reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that it will increase costs...
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...
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...
European airlines warn of rising costs and declining competitiveness in new Brussels declaration
Airlines across Europe have issued a stark warning to policymakers, calling for urgent action to safeguard the competitiveness of the continent’s aviation sector. The...
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...
European airlines standardise cabin bag rules: A4E confirms commitment to EU-backed minimum size
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has confirmed that all its member airlines now uphold the EU transport ministers’ proposed minimum standard size of 40 ×...
Airline industry warns EU261 reform could double costs and threaten airfare affordability
Joint Industry Position – October 2025
European airlines are sounding the alarm over what they describe as “gold-plated” reform plans for EU Regulation 261/2004 —...
Survey: EU passenger rights reform misaligned with travellers’ priorities, airlines warn
Brussels, 16 October 2025 – As EU lawmakers debate reforms to the bloc’s passenger rights regulation (EU261), new YouGov data commissioned by Airlines for...
European airline CEOs urge EU leaders to reform policies and protect competitiveness
The heads of Europe’s major airlines have issued an urgent call to EU leaders for regulatory reform, warning that without immediate action, the region’s...
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...
European aviation sector urges accelerated policy action on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Leading European aviation bodies, joined by fuel suppliers and cargo operators, have issued an urgent call for stronger policy support to scale up sustainable...
A4E warns tariffs on aviation would undermine jobs, safety, and climate goals
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is urging US and EU leaders to avoid imposing tariffs on aircraft and spare parts as trade tensions escalate. A...
French air traffic control strike needlessly disrupts 300,000 passengers during peak holiday travel
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has condemned a French air traffic control (ATC) strike on 3–4 July, which has caused over 1,500 flight cancellations and...
A4E airlines standardise “Personal Item” cabin bag size across Europe
Airlines for Europe (A4E) announced that its member airlines are now implementing a guaranteed cabin baggage size of 40 × 30 × 15 cm...
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Europe's aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise, warning...
Airlines oppose EU plan to make trolley bags mandatory for all passengers
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has strongly criticised a proposed amendment by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) that would require airlines to include a...
Airline groups criticise EU Passenger Rights reform for ignoring operational realities and adding complexity
Two major European airline associations—Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)—have voiced strong concerns over the EU Council’s newly agreed...
Airlines for Europe (A4E) urges targeted reforms to EU261 to better serve passengers and airlines
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has reiterated its call for a reform of the EU261 Passenger Rights Regulation, arguing the current framework lacks clarity and...
Airlines warn Amsterdam Schiphol flight cap threatens EU Single Market
Airlines for Europe(A4E), European Regions Airline Association (ERA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urge the Dutch government to reconsider Schiphol Airport’s flight...