Tag: A4E

NATS reveals busiest day since pandemic for UK flights

Dutch government hikes air ticket taxes again, undermining connectivity and decarbonisation

European airlines (A4E) and airports (ACI EUROPE) warned that the Dutch government’s decision to further increase its already high air ticket tax will undermine connectivity, hurt passengers, and weaken investment in aviation decarbonisation. This heavier tax load is the second such rise on top...

IATA appoints Thomas Reynaert to lead global advocacy

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins...

2025 will be 'better year for airlines than 2024' despite uncertainty

European airports and airlines slam misguided Global Solidarity Levy proposal

ACI EUROPE and A4E — the key industry bodies representing Europe’s airports and airlines — today joined global industry voices in pushing back against recommendations from the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force to target air transport in its aim to raise funds for international development. ...

Heathrow third runway could plunge airport into more debt

Airports and airlines issue call to effectively enforce the Noise Balanced Approach

European airports and airlines, represented by leading industry associations, Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE), Airlines for Europe (A4E) and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) have today launched the Athens Declaration & Call for Action to effectively enforce the Noise Balanc...

French Government plan’s to increase taxes on aviation

European airlines and airports, represented by industry groups A4E (Airlines for Europe) and ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), today reacted to reports that the French Government is considering further increases in aviation taxes as a quick fix to address the country’s soaring national ...

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