International Aviation & Regulation Article Archive

Analysis: Tax Tactics

The industry may need a new strategy to counter EU ETS.

GLOVES OFF

Worldwide political forces are gaining momentum in their efforts to dismantle Europe’s emissions proposal.

Commentary: Single European Sky: Time to Deliver 1

Next year will be critical for the credibility of the Single Sky project, one of the best examples of where Europe can make a huge difference in the lives of its citizens.

Flights in Europe are still far too expensive. These extra costs are ultimately paid by passengers. And cost-efficiency is just one of several areas where we are weak.

Style Change 1

Tony Tyler will bring his own values and skills to the
IATA leadership.

On A Rise

Abu Dhabi Airport and its home carrier, Etihad, build a third mega-hub in the Middle East.

Commentary: Time for a US National Airline Policy

By Nicholas E. Calio


Airlines are the physical Internet, connecting people, products and the world driving the global economy and creating millions of jobs. Commercial aviation drives more than $1.2 trillion in annual economic activity and more than 10 million well-paying American jobs. Of the industries that contribute the most to our economy, aviation is number three, right behind energy and farming.

African Promise

The potential of the African market is undeniable, but realizing that potential is a challenge.

Commentary: FAA’s Proposed New Crew Rules Need Rethink

By Stephen A. Alterman

With the debate over the most effective way to reduce crew member fatigue still raging, it is vitally important to understand that the all-cargo air carrier industry continues to support changes to existing FAA regulations in this important safety area.

Lufthansa Group carriers to impose credit card surcharge in six countries 3

Lufthansa will begin levying a credit card surcharge on tickets issued on or after Nov. 2 for flights departing from airports in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands and Switzerland.

The "Optional Payment Charge" will apply to all channels.

The charge per ticket will be €5 on domestic routes; €8 on intra-European routes, and €18 on long-haul routes.

Negotiated corporate fares will be exempt until March 31.

Essential Air Service Funding Challenged

US House of Represen-tatives votes to save money by phasing out subsidized air service to rural America.

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