Articles tagged “eu”

Nice of the controllers to do this before the summer season really heats up, but expect similar push back from other national air controllers as the EU exerts its authority.

Last year's gains were credited to the Olympic events, so these numbers are promising. In addition to business travelers, tourists searching for budget bargains are now turning to rail over air for better travel experiences and cheaper tickets.

What appears to be a consumer victory could actually backfire if smaller carriers refuse certain connections or schedule longer connection wait times to avoid the hefty pay out.

Kinks in getting the emissions trading scheme up and running may have slanted in airlines’ favor this year, but airlines can only keep that up by continuing to increase fares faster than the taxes.

Airline crews have traditionally moved as groups within airlines, as opposed to in unison as a labor sector. You can guarantee that pilots flying region jets between third-tier cities don't enjoy the same protections as Lufthansa pilots flying between capitals.

Not a terribly high price for European citizenship, but considering this is modern Hungary, which seems to be testing the limits of the absurd in its government, there's likely to be a hidden catch.

EasyJet's spokesman nailed the point of this ruling: clarity. Expect to see the airlines adjust procedures over the next few months to minimize the potential for extraordinary delays.