THE EU WANTS TO BRING BACK THE 80:20 SLOT RULE
It is well known that as a result of the pandemic, the "80:20 slot rule" was suspended - i.e. the rule that states that an airline must use at least 80 percent of a given slot at the airport, otherwis ...
THE EU PROPOSAL FOR A NEW TRAVEL LAW
The European Union (EU) Commission is introducing a new package travel directive that benefits consumers, but may not be suitable for tour operators. This has raised concerns among tour operators whos ...
THE EU WILL NOT PROPOSE NEW PRIVATE JETS RULES
Last week, transport ministers from the EU's 27 member states met in Luxembourg to discuss various issues, including the environmental impact of private jet travel. ...
LUFTHANSA GETS THE GREEN LIGHT FOR THE ITA AIRWAYS TAKEOVER
The European Commission has officially approved the merger between ITA Airways and Lufthansa, paving the way for a new era in the aviation industry. After months of negotiations, disputes, and discuss ...
EUROPE NEEDS 1.2 MILLION TOURISM WORKERS
According to a recent analysis led by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and European Travel Commission (ETC), the travel and tourism sector’s recovery could be put at serious risk if almost 1. ...
