Tagged With "EU"
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In wake of terror, EU considers airline security
Proposals in the EU Parliament calling for more information about airline passengers to be made available to national authorities are on the table; they would make the Passenger Name Record (PNR) of all passengers arriving and departing EU available....
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EU Commission gives OK for Aer Lingus takeover
The European Commission today cleared the last barrier for the sale of Ireland's Aer Lingus to British Airways' holding company, International Airlines Group. The deal already had approval from Aer Lingus's board, the Irish government and Ryanair,...
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France to Reinstate Border Controls for a Month
Photo of Paris by PHeymont France will reinstate border controls for a month as part of larger security measures around the UN Climate Conference Nov. 30- Dec. 11 in Paris. Europe's...
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EasyJet may make itself a 'dual citizen' after Brexit
Europe's second-biggest no-frills carrier isn't waiting to see how Brexit works out; it's following multiple paths to continued European operations.
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Ryanair, Easyjet say Brexit would end cheap fares
As claims of benefit and loss fly back and forth as the referendum date approaches, budget airlines warn that leaving could cost vacationers.
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On-line in the Air: Rules still vary
Just back the other day from a week in Spain, flying both ways on Iberia. Unlike the U.S. carriers that now allow gate-to-gate use of electronics (as long as they're in airplane mode) Iberia very firmly told me to put away my phone and Kindle until the seat-belt light was off—just like the old days! Has anyone else had recent experience with non-U.S. airlines and their policies. I know the EU regulatory authorities have issued rules that are pretty much the same as the FAA's, but apparently...
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Europe's roaming price caps kick in
As Europe's next round of reduced roaming charges kicks in, some questions remain for non-EU travelers.
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Ryanair hates bailouts (it didn't get one)
Ryanair, which has not received formal government support, is suing several EU governments claiming bailouts for their airlines are illegal.
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Ryanair, unions at odds in Spain and Denmark
Ryanair, the leading low-cost air carrier in Europe has its hands full on labor issues these days.