EU Aviation maps a sustainable, post-crisis future in Round Table Report
All stakeholders, including policymakers, to work together to reach net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. EU leaders invited to join an…
16 November 2020
Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Belgian travel and aviation sector call for introduction of antigen testing for travellers at airports
ABTO, Air Belgium, A4E, BAR Belgium, BATA, BATM, Belgian Travel Organisation, Brussels Airport Company, Brussels Hotels Association, Brussels South Charleroi…
22 October 2020
Pressure intensifies to drop quarantines in favour of EU-wide passenger testing protocol
Aviation bodies set out a common framework for pre-departure testing to re-establish freedom of movement in Europe and reunite families…
2 October 2020
Airlines for Europe issues “Last Call” for common EU approach to COVID-19 travel restrictions
Adoption of common criteria and thresholds to evaluate the epidemiological risk of travel; Adherence to a European colour-coded map updated…
15 September 2020
Airlines and airports agree conditions for European winter slots waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule
Severe impact of COVID-19 and continued uncertainty requires the immediate extension of the current waiver for the winter season. Airlines,…
3 September 2020
European airlines and airports issue stark warning to Prime Ministers over inconsistent travel restrictions
Failure to follow science-based advice runs contrary to expert authorities and is crippling Europe’s economies. Europe’s airline and airport associations…
31 July 2020
European Aviation Associations and EASA join to promote harmonised safe air travel during COVID-19
European Aviation Associations and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) agreed to strengthen efforts to ensure a consistent and…
23 July 2020
Smooth reopening of external EU borders jeopardised by non-harmonised, uncoordinated national measures
EU countries are not adhering to the EU Council recommendations, creating a patchwork system of travel restrictions & border controls…
8 July 2020
A4E urges European regulators to extend airport slots waiver through winter 2020/2021 due to continued COVID-19 uncertainties
Continued flexibility is needed for recovering aviation industry to respond to unpredictable passenger demand related to the health crisis. Extended…
25 June 2020
European aviation unites in calls for support for green recovery from COVID-19
Sectors hardest hit by the crisis require particular attention and assistance. Funding for decarbonisation projects and future technologies must be…
24 June 2020
Airlines for Europe urges Member States to coordinate reopening of EU borders and reinstate freedom of movement for European travellers
Mutual recognition of health and safety measures must be agreed to avoid drastic measures such as quarantines. Coordinated lifting of…
19 May 2020
Airlines decry lack of leadership and clarity from European Commission recommendations on use of travel vouchers during COVID-19
The lack of leadership from the EC will not alleviate and could even contribute to the financial distress of airlines…
13 May 2020
Air travel remains a safe way to travel during COVID-19, says Airlines for Europe
Advanced HEPA filters constantly clean the air on board, limiting the risk of virus transmission and providing a safe environment.…
8 May 2020
Joint effort to deliver additional environmental benefits during the traffic downturn
The aviation industry is using the downturn in air traffic as a result of COVID-19 to implement additional measures to…
14 April 2020
Eurocontrol States’ decision to defer ATC charges until November provides airlines short-term liquidity relief amid COVID-19 crisis
EUROCONTROL States agree a €1.1 billion deferral package to assist airlines The EUROCONTROL Member States have agreed on a financial…
7 April 2020
[Coronavirus] Europe’s aviation industry associations call on the European Union for support to strategic sector
EUROPE’S AVIATION INDUSTRY IS FACING AN UNPRECEDENTED LIQUIDITY CRISIS – THE EUROPEAN UNION MUST ACT NOW! The stakeholder associations representing…
3 April 2020
Airlines for Europe (A4E) proposes to temporarily defer ATC charges
A4E welcomes the recent proposal by EUROCONTROL for a temporary deferment of airlines’ February-May en-route ATC charges, with payments beginning…
2 April 2020
[Coronavirus] A4E welcomes European Parliament and Council’s decision to extend temporary airport slots waiver through 24 Oct.
Europe’s airlines need additional government support measures to manage unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. A4E fully welcomes today’s decisive action by members…
26 March 2020
[Coronavirus] The airline sector addresses an open letter to EU Transport Ministers
Open letter to EU Transport Ministers ahead of the EU Transport Ministerial Meeting of 18 March 2020 Dear Transport Ministers,…
17 March 2020
A4E welcomes European Commission proposal for airport slots waiver through 30 June, but asks for extension
A4E welcomes today’s swift action by the European Commission and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean granting airlines a temporary waiver on…
13 March 2020
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