European Council

Long-awaited plans to reform European legislation governing the rights of air passengers in the event of a delay or cancellation are dragging on.

The EU has given the formal go-ahead to negotiate the harmonization of the UK and EU emissions trading systems, which could simplify compliance for airlines.

A move to include a cabin bag as standard in ticket prices would also hit airline ancillary revenues.

European transport ministers reached an agreement on plans to reform the EU261 legislation that governs air passenger rights, but airlines are disappointed.

The European Council and Parliament reached a deal paving the way for member states to begin rolling out the Entry/Exit digital border management system.

The European program to develop a home-grown, secure satellite communications constellation has entered its full-scale implementation phase

The European Council has banned three Iranian airlines from the EU as one of a series of new sanctions against Tehran’s support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Aviation industry and environmental campaigners welcome ReFuelEU accord but stress the need for further progress.

The new EU rules require jet fuel supplied at EU airports to blend sustainable aviation fuels with kerosene in increasing amounts from 2025.

The transatlantic recovery continues to be hampered by the European Council taking the US off the 'safe list.'