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ACI Europe Prioritizes Airport Assistance of People with Non-visible Disabilities

ACI Europe released the first-ever tool for airports on how to assist passengers with non-visible disabilities.

ACI Europe Launches Manifesto Aimed at Sustainable and Competitive Air Transport

ACI Europe presented a manifesto for EU transport policy aimed at enabling the decarbonization of aviation and keeping the sector competitive.

Travel Agents Urge EU to Include Airline Liability in New Consumer Protection Rules

EU travel agents are calling on the Commission to include airline liability in new consumer protection rules.

New Commission Rules Aim to Improve Traveler Rights in the EU

The EU aims to revise rules that will strengthen traveler rights and improve the overall travel experience.

Poll: More Airbnb-style Hosts in the EU Want Clearer Rules

Two-thirds of EU short-term rental hosts welcome new rules, want clearer framework.

EU Says Covid Certificate Facilitated Travel More Than Other Tools

The EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC) was effective in facilitating travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

Aviation: EU – Southeast Asia Bloc Sign Open Skies Agreement

The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a landmark agreement that will connect the two regions through direct flights.

EU Updates Visa Rules for Russians Due to War

In response to the escalating Russo-Ukrainian War, the European Commission has updated its guidelines on visa procedures and border controls for Russian citizens.

Finland to Be First EU State to Test Digital Passports

Finland is set to test new technology that will allow passengers to travel paper-free and which will hopefully accelerate check-in procedures.

Global Air Travel Industry Wants End to Covid-19 Controls

Airlines and airports are calling for all remaining COVID restrictions applying to intra-EU and Schengen area travel to be dropped.

EU Airports, Airlines: Studies Prove Covid-19 Travel Controls Ineffective

Blanket travel measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19’s Omicron have failed, global travel and tourism organizations say in a joint statement.

EU Proposes Restriction-free Travel for Digital Covid Certificate Holders

The EU is proposing for member states to implement a “person-based approach” and allow holders of valid EU digital Covid certificates to travel restriction-free.

Auditor: EU Airlines Failing to Protect Passenger Rights

Airlines in Europe have failed to protect the rights of passengers during the Covid-19 pandemic, including not offering refunds, according to the European Court of Auditors.

EU Commissioner: ‘We Can’t Go Back to Tourism As We Knew It’

Three challenges must be addressed before the EU could call it summer in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton.

EU Aims to Make Schengen ‘Largest Free Travel Area in the World’

The European Commission has tabled a strategy aimed at establishing the Schengen zone into the largest free travel area in the world.

EU Lawmakers Propose Testing Protocol to Get Travel Started

EU lawmakers are requesting that a new strategy on sustainable tourism include an EU Health Safety protocol for testing before departure.

ECTAA Calls on EU to Revise VAT Rules for Travel Agents

Europe’s travel agents and tour operators are urging the EU to review a set of special VAT rules to meet the demands of the digital era.

Sweden, Austria, Denmark to Introduce Vaccination Certificate 

Austria, Denmark and Sweden are among the countries planning to introduce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate to facilitate travel.

Eurocontrol: Covid-19 to Keep Air Traffic Slow to June 2021

Eurocontrol expects air traffic to be down by 55 to 70 percent through to June, impacted by Covid-19 measures.

Europe Adopts Update on Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for Non-EU Citizens

The European Council has adopted a Commission proposal for updated recommendations on measures affecting non-essential travel into the EU from third countries.
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