European Parliament approves overhaul of EU air passenger rights after 13 years of negotiations
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of the European Union's air passenger rights legislation, bringing an end to more than 13...
EU agrees on revamped air passenger rights; airlines say reform falls short on core delay rules and competitiveness
EU institutions have reached a long-awaited political agreement on a revision of EU air passenger rights and airline liability rules, aimed at strengthening and...
EU Parliament defends strong passenger rights as airlines warn of disproportionate impact
The European Parliament has adopted a strong position on the revision of EU air passenger rights rules (EU261), reaffirming its commitment to maintaining and...
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...
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...
European Union ramps up wildfire response with fleet of aircraft and firefighting teams
In anticipation of rising wildfire threats during the summer months, the European Union has mobilised a comprehensive support system to aid countries battling forest...
[Pics] Flying for Unity: Lufthansa Group unites four airlines to champion European identity ahead of the elections
In a striking display of European solidarity, four Airbus A320 aircraft from different Lufthansa Group airlines gathered at Brussels Airport on May 13th. Their...
European Union invests €600M to enhance aerial firefighting capacity across Europe
In a proactive move to bolster Europe's firefighting capabilities, the European Commission has allocated €600 million to finance the acquisition of new firefighting planes....
Airlines for Europe disappointed with the final EU agreement on the Single European Sky
Following the conclusion of negotiations between the EU institutions last night on the Single European Sky (SES2+), the following can be attributed to Ourania...
European Parliamentarians bound for Strasbourg accidentally arrive in Disneyland Paris
In a comical turn of events, hundreds of European Parliamentarians and their staff, en route to Strasbourg, found themselves mistakenly directed to Disneyland Paris...
European Parliament advocates for standardization of cabin baggage rules
The European Parliament voted yesterday in favor of harmonizing rules regarding the size of carry-on luggage accepted in the cabin. However, the resolution passed...
70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050 – Industry agrees
2% of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70% by 2050
Hydrogen and fuel produced from used cooking oil are...
Agreement on ReFuelEU is a step forward in letting SAF flow in Europe, says Airlines for Europe (A4E)
EU policymakers should now turn their attention to ensuring Europe develops a strong SAF industry that can provide enough sustainable fuel for airlines to...
EU demands pre-departure coronavirus check for passengers from China entering Europe
To tackle the current coronavirus crisis in China, Europe has decided on a coordinated approach. During a Health Security Committee, held today, the decision...
Probe into European Union/Qatar aviation agreement
European parliamentarians want to investigate whether Qatar influenced the comprehensive air transport agreement that was signed between Europe and Qatar granting Qatar Airways unlimited...
Boeing, Ryanair and ENAV power European Parliament sustainable aviation exhibition
Boeing showcased the company's latest sustainability innovations and advocated informed decision-making as part of ‘A Journey to Sustainable Aviation’ exhibition at the European Parliament...
European Parliament Sky & Space Intergroup hosts high-level discussion on the potential of hydrogen-powered aviation
The panel included high-level representatives from the European Parliament and the European aeronautics and aviation sector
Debate part of the ongoing exchange between...
Single European Sky: European Parliament ready to start negotiations
Streamline European airspace management
Greener flights: 10% reduction in climate-impacting emissions
Open up the market for air traffic navigation services European airspace management should...
European Parliament gives its final green light to the EU Digital COVID Certificate
EU Digital COVID Certificate will make travel in the EU easier from 1 July 2021
All EU member states will accept...
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...