Europe proposes changes that would undermine ancillary revenues
A European Parliament (EP) Committee pushed forth proposed changes that would guarantee passengers free single personal items plus carry-ons.
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Europe extends deadline for TAP Air, SATA divestments related to Portugal’s state aid
The EC extended the deadlines for SATA Group to sell 51% of Azores Airlines and for TAP Air Portugal to divest non-core businesses.
Lufthansa: Germany & EU have ‘long way to go’ to rectify unfair competition in Europe
Lufthansa Group continues to lobby lawmakers to make changes to the German and European regulations that would level the playing field for German and European carriers.
IATA unhappy with EU’s regulatory changes surrounding passenger compensation
IATA said that passengers do not want to trade one free piece of hand luggage for higher fares.
21 European airlines commit to avoiding ‘greenwashing’ claims following EU pressure
In June 2023, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) complained to the European Commission (EC) about airlines' greenwashing.
Union warns of rampant pilot and cabin crew social dumping in Eastern Europe
At the heart of the issue are atypical employment contracts.
Europe greenlights Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems merger
The EC determined that Boeing offered sufficient remedies to alleviate its competition concerns.