Tag: airline
European airlines agree to speedier cancellation refunds
16 major airlines committed Thursday to better information and timely refunds for passengers whose flights are cancelled, following dialogue with the EU Commission and national…
EU Council signs off on airline slot relief
EU ministers signed off an amendment to the Slot Regulation Monday, relieving airlines of airport slot-use requirements for the summer 2021 scheduling season, to protect…
New COVID-19 slot relief to help EU airlines
The EU announced Thursday it is preparing new temporary rules to help air carriers cope with the drastic decline in air traffic caused by the…
JAL to use biofuels made from household garbage starting FY 2022
Japan Airlines Co. will use biofuels made from household garbage starting as early as fiscal 2022 as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,…
Ryanair pilots agree to 20% pay cut in attempt to limit job losses
Ryanair pilots have agreed to take a 20% pay cut as part of efforts to avoid up to 3,000 job cuts at Europe’s biggest budget…
U.S. backs changes to aviation emissions scheme: sources
The United States supports changing a landmark aviation emissions scheme now under review by a UN agency, after airlines said the current deal could leave…
Commercial airliners monitoring CO2 emissions from cities worldwide
Cities are responsible for more than 70% of the global total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A study by an international team, published in Scientific Reports,…
EU waives ’use it or lose it’ slot rules for airlines
The EU gave the green light Monday to suspend until 24 October airport slot requirements which oblige airlines to use at least 80% of their…
Japan Airlines lets female crew ditch high heels after #KuToo campaign
Female flight attendants working for Japan Airlines will be allowed to wear trousers and abandon high heels next month, the company said on Thursday,…
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