Airports and airlines call for a halt to unnecessary and ineffective travel restrictions
Governments are urged to follow ECDC guidance
A number of countries including France, Greece, Italy and the UK have just re-introduced travel restrictions for vaccinated...
Europe’s failure to make progress on the Single European Sky delays aviation’s path to decarbonisation
A4E calls on EU Transport Ministers to refocus and take urgent action
After more than a year of negotiations since the Single European Sky (SES)...
Airlines for Europe (A4E) reaction to latest European Commission proposals on EU travel during COVID-19
In light of the evolving epidemiological situation, A4E notes the European Commission’s proposal for an updated Council Recommendation for intra-EU travel, specifically its aim...
Travel industry calls on EU for urgent coordination in responses to the epidemiological situation
Travel & Tourism stakeholders call on EU and Member States for urgent alignment and coordination in their responses to the epidemiological situation
A common...
Airline COOs to EU Leaders: Prepare COVID-19 operational exit plan for aviation and restore international travel ASAP
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) acknowledged that travel restrictions do not have a significant impact on reducing COVID-19 transmission,...
The European Commission’s ambitious “Fit for 55” package must drive decarbonisation while ensuring a level playing field for EU airlines, says Airlines for Europe
Fit for 55 (FF55) policies should support future industry investments in new aircraft technologies and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) – two key tools...
Single European Sky Regulation must be agreed before additional decarbonisation costs imposed on airlines, says Airlines for Europe
SES regulatory reform is an immediate, cost-efficient decarbonisation solution - national politics continue to undermine progress and environmental benefits.
Policymakers urged to support...
Airlines for Europe CEOs call for gradual lifting of all travel restrictions this summer
70% of EU population on track to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by end of June, with nearly 25% fully vaccinated.
EU...
European travel and tourism sector launches “Destination Summer” campaign and ask for a harmonised approach for the lifting of travel restrictions
Supporting the safe reopening of European Borders
Four leading industry associations are mobilising employees and individual travellers to urge policy-makers to coordinate and lift...
Airlines expected to cover up lost Air Traffic Control revenues through higher charges
Europe’s airspace users expected to cover up to €5.4 billion in lost ANSP revenues through higher ATC charges beginning in 2023Revised regulation...
Aviation, travel & tourism sectors applaud European Parliament vote on “EU COVID-19 certificates”
Setting final negotiations with European Commission and Council into motionSwift alignment by all three EU Institutions critical in restoring free movement for EU...
Airports and airlines urge Europe’s Heads of State to prioritise the Digital Green Certificate
Airports and airlines issue plea to Europe’s Heads of State: Prioritise preparations and set a date to make the Digital Green Certificate a reality
In...
A4E welcomes European Parliament decision to fast-track Digital Green Certificates proposal via urgent procedure
Positive vote will facilitate operational use of the certificates by June.
A4E airlines working with regulators on technical specifications for the certificates.
A4E...
Europe’s aviation sector welcomes EU’s Digital Green Certificate proposal whilst urging wider restart plan
Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common,...
Europe’s travel & tourism sector calls on EU governments to chart restart plan in time for summer
Over 60 travel and tourism organisations unveil concrete recommendations for re-opening travel & tourism in Europe, including the creation of a Commission-led Task Force...
Airlines for Europe (except Ryanair) satisfied by EU Slots Relief Proposal
Airlines for Europe (A4E)* welcomes the swift agreement by the EU institutions to grant European airlines relief from the “use it or lose it”...
Airlines disappointed by European Commission proposal on airport slots relief in 2021
Airlines and Airports stress need to align European Commission proposal on airport slot relief in summer 2021 with aviation industry recommendations
Europe’s airlines and airports...
Aviation industry welcomes European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy as it readies decarbonisation roadmap
Five leading European aviation associations, representing aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports and air navigation service providers have welcomed the ambition of the European Commission’s Sustainable...
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 EU Pact for...
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 Airport, CLIA, IATA, UPAV...