European Union News
US Travel Association critical of European ban
Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries deemed too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
European Commission seeks to lift border controls by end of June
The European Commission has called on member states to lift all border restrictions by the end of June. The request comes amid a “fast improving” Covid-19 situation in many countries, home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson said.
Millions of seats cancelled following EU border closure
As many as 48,200 flights and 10.2 million seats could be scrapped after the European Union moved to close external borders for 30 days earlier this week. That is according to new research from ForwardKeys.
European Union bans travellers from outside bloc
The European Union is banning travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days in a battle to contain the spread of coronavirus. In an unprecedented move, the external borders of 26 EU states will be closed.
European Union to act over coronavirus ghost flights
Officials at the European Union are seeking to offer struggling airlines a lifeline by suspending rules forcing them to run almost empty planes in order to keep prized landing slots.
New EU-wide rules on drone operations
The European Commission has adopted common EU-wide rules setting technical requirements for drones. They will set features and capabilities that drones must have in order to be flown safely and, at the same time, help foster investment and innovation in this promising sector.
European Parliament approves no-deal aviation arrangements
The European parliament has voted in support of UK airlines still being able to operate routes to and from the UK to EU countries, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
European Commission gives approval to Air France-KLM investment in Virgin Atlantic
The commission concluded the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area.
Qatar signs comprehensive air transport agreement with European Union
European commissioner for mobility and transport, Violeta Bulc, has announced that the European Union and Qatar have concluded negotiations for a comprehensive air transport agreement.
WTTC offers support as ETIAS approved in Europe
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System has won formal approval from the European Union. A pre-authorisation system, it will allow the EU to know who is entering the region, from where and if they pose a risk to security.
UNWTO deepens cooperation with European Union
Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed between the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European parliament.
Mobile roaming charges abolished for EU citizens
Phone users in the EU will see roaming charges abolished from today. New rules mean citizens travelling within the EU will be able to call, text and access data on mobile devices at the same price they pay at home.