European Commission News
RYANAIR PETITIONS EU TO SORT OUT ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ IMPACT OF FRENCH ATC STRIKES
Ryanair has called on the EU to protect travellers by enforcing minimum service laws during the French air traffic controllers’ strikes, and has petitioned the European Commission to encourage change.
European Commission moves closer Schengen visa rollout
The European Commission has outlined new rules for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. The system is set to debut by the end of next year.
IATA criticises European Commission slot decision
The International Air Transport Association has branded a European Commission decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50 per cent as “out of touch with reality”.
European Commission outlines plans for no deal Brexit
The European Commission has released a set of contingency measures designed to ensure basic reciprocal air and road connectivity with the UK in the event of a no deal Brexit.
WTO hands EU new victory in long-running Boeing dispute
The European Union has been given licence to impose new border taxes on up to $4 billion on goods from the United States annually as punishment for subsidies provided to Boeing.
European Commission extends airline slot waiver until spring next year
The European Commission has announced it will extend a waiver of the 80:20 ‘use it or lose it’ slot allocation rule until March next year.
European Commission seeks to gradually restart tourism sector
The European Commission has unveiled a series of guidelines designed to kickstart the tourism sector across the continent in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Many tourism businesses remain closed after months of lockdown.
Airlines for Europe welcomes EU proposals on air traffic control strikes
The European Commission has published a new communication, Aviation: an Open and Connected Europe, in an effort to enhance airspace efficiency and connectivity.
European Commission warns Brits over emergency procedures
Figures from the European Commission have confirmed only 13 per cent of Brits are aware of the 112 emergency telephone number used on the continent. The number works in every member state, alongside the various national numbers like the 999, used in the UK.
Amadeus signs up for EC Low Season Tourism initiative
Amadeus has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Commission to participate in the “Low Season Tourism” initiative aimed at increasing the travel flow between Europe and other territories. The pilot project will be launched with South America and is expected to be extended to other regions in the future.
Airports to ease liquid ban
The European Commission has announced plans to relax the 100ml limit on carrying liquids, with the view to a full lifting of restrictions by 2013. The liquids ban was introduced in August 2006 after terrorists were thwarted from trying to smuggle the liquid ingredient for a bomb onto an aircraft and mixing them during the flight.
KLM reignites airline compensation row
KLM has reignited the debate about EU airline compensation rules, following its decision to reimburse only 24 hours worth of hotel and meal expenses to passengers caught up in the volcanic ash cloud.