EU orders Lufthansa to reinstate Condor agreements to protect Frankfurt-New York route competition
The European Commission issued a Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa, requiring the airline to reinstate its feed traffic agreements with Condor for flights...
EU updates air safety list: Air Tanzania banned, PIA cleared for EU operations
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, banning Air Tanzania from operating in EU airspace due to safety concerns identified by...
Bulgaria and Romania fully join Schengen, strengthening EU unity
The European Commission welcomes the Council's unanimous decision to lift internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania starting January 1, 2025, marking their...
Single European Sky Regulation enters into force: aiming for efficiency and sustainability in European airspace
The revised Single European Sky (SES2+) Regulation officially took effect yesterday, marking a significant step towards creating a more efficient and environmentally sustainable European...
EU approves easyJet, IAG, and AF/KLM as remedy partners for ITA Airways merger
The European Commission has approved easyJet, International Airlines Group (IAG), and Air France-KLM as remedy takers for the Lufthansa and Italian Ministry of Economy...
Ursula von der Leyen assists in in-flight medical emergency
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assisted during an unexpected incident aboard a Swiss flight from Zürich to Brussels. Last Wednesday, a passenger...
European Commission fines Czech and Austrian rail companies €48.7 million for anti-competitive collusion against RegioJet
The European Commission has fined Ceské dráhy (CD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) a combined €48.7 million for violating EU antitrust rules by colluding to...
EU Commission orders recovery of €14 million in unlawful state aid from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Ryanair
The European Commission has ruled that certain measures by Germany in favour of Frankfurt-Hahn airport and Ryanair violate EU State aid rules.The decision follows...
Ryanair urges (again) immediate ATC reform after disruptions at Eindhoven Airport
Ryanair has called for urgent reforms to Europe's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system following significant disruptions on August 28 due to staff shortages and...
New EU Regulation limits use of advanced baggage scanners at airports, impacting passenger experience
ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage scanners...
EU Commission re-approves €10.4 billion aid for Air France-KLM amid pandemic
The European Commission has re-approved €10.4 billion in Dutch and French aid measures for the Air France-KLM Group to provide essential liquidity support during...
European Commission investigates €6 billion German aid to Lufthansa amid COVID-19 pandemic
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into a €6 billion recapitalisation package for Lufthansa by the German government, initially approved in June...
EU approves €1.3 billion restructuring aid for SAS
The European Commission has greenlighted a €1.3 billion restructuring aid package for Scandinavian Airlines System AB (SAS), proposed by Denmark and Sweden. This measure...
IAG offers 52% of Air Europa’s routes to meet EU competition requirements
International Airlines Group (IAG) has proposed to cede 52% of Air Europa's routes to competitors in a bid to secure approval from the European...
EU updates Air Safety List: New additions and comprehensive overview
What is the EU Air Safety List?
The EU Air Safety List (ASL) identifies air carriers that do not meet international safety standards. Carriers on...
European Commission and consumer authorities combat misleading green claims by 20 airlines – A4E responds
In response to an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities have initiated action against 20 airlines...
EU greenlights €95.3 million Romanian aid package to revitalise TAROM Airlines
The European Commission has given the green light to Romania's plan to provide €95.3 million in restructuring aid to its state-owned airline, TAROM.The aid...
European Commission raises concerns over IAG’s acquisition of Air Europa
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (IAG), expressing preliminary concerns regarding IAG's proposed acquisition of...
European Union follows Finland’s lead to ban Russian-owned Turkish airline Southwind Airlines
The European Union has placed a flight ban on Turkish airline Southwind Airlines, following Finland's lead, due to concerns over its alleged control by...
European Commission raises concerns over Lufthansa’s stake acquisition in ITA Airways: Statement of Objections issued
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa's proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition...