Europe’s airports are joining the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement in two decades, presenting evidence of the virtuous circle of closer integration that is increasing demand for air travel, in turn boosting social cohesion across Europe. On 1 May 2004, ten countries joined the European Union as newly acceded Member […]
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The strikes of recent months have given Lufthansa a sad first place, as the German carrier was crowned the airline with the most flight cancellations in Europe in the first quarter of 2024. According to an analysis by Flightright, the airline has the worst record in Europe, cancelling just under 6% of its flights in […]
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The annual gathering of Europe’s regional airports and their business partners takes place in Dubrovnik. The event is the opportunity to review trading conditions and the latest industry analysis from ACI EUROPE. While larger regional airports and in particular those serving popular tourism destinations or relying on VFR demand (Visiting Friends and Relatives) have generally […]
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An update on hand luggage rules at UK departure airport this summer, as some people will not have the new scanners that will allow them to carry more liquids in their luggage. This can cause tensions during the check-in and it is important that travellers know the rules that apply in each case to avoid […]
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Ryanair has added new routes from a number of UK airports with the launch of its summer schedule to various Mediterranean destinations, including Rhodes. The new routes are offered from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Luton, Bournemouth, Cardiff and Manchester airports. From Birmingham, new flights are being added to Paris, Marrakech and Tirana, followed by Agadir, Berlin […]
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The Civil Aviation Authority (Civil Aviation Authority/H.A.S.P.- Hellenic Aviation Service Provider) announces that the provisional statistics for February 2024 for all airports in Greece (Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, 24 airports managed by CAA, 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece), show that the total number of passengers handled at airports in Greece (international and […]
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The different passenger yields are related to conditions that affect them either positively or negatively, although domestic demand retreating and smaller regional airports underperforming. European airport trade body ACI EUROPE released its air traffic report for January 2024. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +7% in January compared to the same month […]
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11 German airports will be on strike tomorrow as the Verdi union has called on aviation security workers to go on a day-long stoppage, grounding flights at some of Germany’s biggest airports, including the global hub of Frankfurt, in the latest wave of strike action by transport workers affecting Europe’s biggest economy. Security staff will […]
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Travel data firm, ForwardKeys, latest air ticketing data reflects a better year for travel retailers and airports as post-covid consumer preferences swing in a more premium direction. And despite the economic slowdown, business travel continues. As airlines and airports are scrambling to rebuild air connectivity with Asia, some Eastern European airports have managed to position […]
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Airports Council International (ACI) World today calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports as social and economic engines of communities worldwide and for the benefit of the travelling public. The call to action supports the recent ACI World Resolution Restoring Economic Equilibrium that urges governments to acknowledge the changed risk profile of […]
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