IATA: Passenger recovery continues in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers...
IATA: Air cargo demand softens in November 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist.Global demand,...
European Commission approves EUR 119.3 million French restructuring aid for Air Austral
State aid: Commission approves EUR 119.3 million French restructuring aid for Air Austral and EUR 17.5 million compensation for damage suffered as a result of the coronavirus...
European airlines and airports lament EU recommendations on passengers travelling from China
Airlines represented by A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association), together with airports represented by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), lament...
IATA denounces “ineffective” COVID-19 testing for passengers from China
International trade association IATA is disappointed that several countries reinstate COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China. "Even though the virus is...
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...
ACI EUROPE regrets ‘scientifically unjustified’ return to travel restrictions
ACI EUROPE has today expressed regret regarding the actions of a number of States within the EU and globally for unilaterally imposing health-related travel...
European passenger traffic full recovery pushed back to 2025, says ACI Europe
Wider airport performance gaps & traffic volatility predicted due to:diverse exposure to geopolitical risks & recession falloutuncertain recovery of passenger traffic to/from...
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...
ERA welcomes Ireland’s newest airline Emerald Airlines into membership
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is pleased to announce new airline member, Irish operator Emerald Airlines. The carrier joins more than 55 other airline...
Recovery of passenger traffic at European airports pauses in October as air transport market continues to reshape
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2022.Passenger traffic across the European airport network grew by +40%...
Arriving at the airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is closer to reality with new IATA industry standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step...
Airlines for Europe (A4E) and Ryanair disappointed by EU agreement reforming the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation
During their meeting in Brussels which began on 6 December 2022, European negotiators agreed on a reform of the carbon market for aviation (“ETS...
IATA expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023
Economic Outlook & State of the IndustryThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023...
Azores Airlines joins ERA’s expansive airline membership
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is pleased to announce its newest airline member Azores Airlines. This newest addition brings the association’s airline members to...
EU Transport Ministers should seize the opportunity for a strong and sustainable European airline industry, says Airlines for Europe
Ahead of today’s transport ministerial meeting in Brussels, Airlines for Europe (A4E) is calling on transport ministers to turn words into action and focus...
European Air Traffic Management must cut emissions and be judged by an independent referee, say IATA and A4EA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) urged EU Transport Ministers to agree to recommendations for European air traffic management...
IATA: October passenger demand & forward bookings signal continuing recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October.Total traffic in October 2022 (measured in revenue passenger...
Headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand in October, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand.Global...
Goodbye flight modus: European Commission allows mobile network setup inside aircraft
Passengers traveling inside the European Union will be able to use their mobile phones to the maximum of their capacity and features, just like...