In a joint letter sent to European Heads of State and Ministers last night, aviation bodies A4E, ACI EUROPE and ERA issued a direct appeal for urgent action and transparency in making Digital Green Certificates ready for issue by the end of June at the very latest. Following the European Commission’s proposal for a common […]
continue readingContinuation of slots waiver vital for airlines to survive the winter as aviation starts to rebuild
As the aviation industry continues its fight for survival, ERA (European Regions Airline Association), alongside the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), has written to the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) to ask for urgent support. This letter highlights the need for an extension of slot […]
continue readingERA sustainability report confirms need for governments to invest in regional aviation
ERA (European Regions Airline Association) has conducted its first sustainability report, outlining its sector’s efforts and members’ initiatives in the fight against climate change. Climate change represents one of the biggest threats to the existence of the air transport industry, with movements such as ‘flygskam’ (flight shame) having grown exponentially in 2019. Despite the […]
continue readingAir Serbia, German Airways and SprintAir join ERA as it fights to save the future of European aviation
Three new European airlines, Air Serbia, SprintAir and German Airways, join ERA (European Regions Airline Association) to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. ERA’s number of airlines now total 64, showing the industry’s collaborative spirit is more needed than ever before. The disastrous effects of COVID-19 on the aviation industry have been plain to see, with […]
continue readingAirlines decry lack of leadership and clarity from European Commission recommendations on use of travel vouchers during COVID-19
– The lack of leadership from the EC will not alleviate and could even contribute to the financial distress of airlines and the wider tourism industry. – Unclear and non-binding EC recommendations will create further confusion for airlines and passengers at a time when clear, decisive regulatory action is urgently needed. – Request of […]
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