https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/european commission/ European Commission News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:31:20+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-petitions-eu-to-sort-out-unacceptable-impact-of-french-atc-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-moves-closer-schengen-visa-rollout/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:19:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-criticises-european-commission-slot-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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”. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-outlines-plans-for-no-deal-brexit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:32:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wto-hands-eu-us4bn-victory-in-long-running-boeing-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wto-hands-eu-us4bn-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. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:22:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-extends-airline-slot-waiver-until-spring-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-seeks-to-gradually-restart-tourism-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 13 May 2020 13:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-for-europe-welcomes-eu-proposals-on-air-traffic-control-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 09:47:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-commission-warns-brits-over-emergency-procedures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:44:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-up-for-ec-low-season-tourism-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airports-to-ease-liquid-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:47:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-klm-over-compensation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-warns-klm-over-compensation/ 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. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-set-to-boost-boat-travel-protection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-set-to-boost-boat-travel-protection/ Boat passengers in the European Union are to see their rights enhanced in the event of delay or cancellation to their journey following a decision by the European Parliament. Under the terms of new legislation, traveller rights are to be brought closer to those of aviation passengers. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:04:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-iran-hit-by-new-eu-aviation-blacklist/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-iran-hit-by-new-eu-aviation-blacklist/ Air Iran has seen its operations in European airspace curtailed as the European Union publishes the latest blacklist. In the same announcement Blue Wing Airlines from Surinam was banned from European airspace, bringing the total number of prohibited carriers to 282. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:26:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taiwan-moves-towards-schengen-visa-exemption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taiwan-moves-towards-schengen-visa-exemption/ The European Commission has proposed the addition of Taiwan to the list of countries whose citizens can visit without a visa. Exemptions are presently made for Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong or South Korea, with passport holders allowed to visit EU member states for up to 90 days. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:50:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-supports-package-travel-directive-update/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-supports-package-travel-directive-update/ The European Union has endorsed proposals to update the Package Travel Directive (PTD), potentially offering coverage to travellers who create their own deals online. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:40:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-moves-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-aa-and-iberia-transatlantic-tie-up-moves-closer/ The proposed transatlantic venture between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia has moved closer to securing regulatory approval from the European Commission. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:23:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-plans-to-help-stranded-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-plans-to-help-stranded-travellers/ Travellers who book holidays online or with budget airlines could receive greater financial protection if companies go bankrupt, under new plans mooted by the European Commission. Brussels officals say it is time to extend the consumer protection beyond package holidays to also independent trips using websites such as Expedia, as well as as covering passengers if an airline collapses. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090421103349832/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090421103349832/ The European Commission has launched an investigation into seven international airlines - including British Airways, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansaand American Airlines - over possible anti-competitive practices on transatlantic routes that it fears could be harmful to consumers. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:33:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090112154254194/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090112154254194/ The European Commission has granted conditional clearance for Iberia’s takeover of Spanish low-cost carriers Clickair and Vueling.The merger will allow Iberia, Spain’s largest airline, to also have a core shareholding in the country’s second largest airline, and create a solid foundation to thwart the rise of easyJet and Ryanair’s aggressive expansion in Spain. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:42:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070713120346924/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070713120346924/ The European Commission has reached a deal with the United States on transferring air passenger data in a bid to curb terrorism. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:03:53 +0000