As EU policy measures aim to alleviate war-related fuel price pressure on the industry, discussions over another area of air transport rules—passenger rights—rumble on.
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf carriers, European airlines are picking up demand and adjusting capacity but expect to eventually pass on fuel costs to passengers
European airlines plan to meet in Brussels to call for a delay to a European mandate for the uptake of synthetic aviation fuel, Transport & Environment said.
Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.
A4E member airlines are now applying a guaranteed set of dimensions for the personal item of cabin baggage that passengers can bring onboard at no extra cost.
European transport ministers reached an agreement on plans to reform the EU261 legislation that governs air passenger rights, but airlines are disappointed.
European transport ministers seek agreement on a proposal for reforms to EU261 legislation governing airline passengers’ rights during delays and cancellations.
