European low-cost carrier Ryanair has officially opened its fourth base in France at Paris Beauvais Airport, and announced the launch of its newest Italian base at Venice Treviso. Ryanair continues to buck the trend of airlines around the world bleeding cash and fighting to stay afloat, as it both opens the doors of its newest
London Heathrow Airport has announced it may soon start charging drivers £5 to drop off passengers outside terminals. The airport, like much of the industry, has been severely impacted financially by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the airport’s operator has said it is currently exploring the possibility of introducing a mandatory charge on any
The debate surrounding the requirement of mandatory pre-flight COVID-19 vaccinations in the near future has now intensified, as the UK approved the first vaccine for distribution. Global airport industry body Airports Council International has joined with a number of airlines in stating that a blanket rule requiring pre-flight vaccination could be as disruptive to the
The operator of London Heathrow international airport has criticised the Unite union’s plan to stage a series of walkouts among employees at the airport, as workers gear up for multiple strikes throughout December over pay and conditions. The first strike will take Tuesday, 1 December, and will involve firefighters, engineers, campus security, baggage operations, central
The newly opened Berlin Brandenburg Airport will close off one of its runways and one of its terminals just four weeks after its grand opening, as passenger traffic continues to sit at just 10 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. The closures could extend for up to a year if demand for travel does not rebound,
The IATA has conceded to budget airlines who opposed its initial proposal to extend current airport slot access waivers until the end of summer 2021. The International Air Transport Association has been pushing for an extension to current airport slot access waivers as the industry continues to bleed cash due to COVID-19, however budget carriers
