Airline Industry News - Europe Regional News

With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%) - More

As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn. - More

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States. - More

Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Ger... - More

SAS Group's traffic (RPK) decreased by 3.1% during February and seat capacity (ASK) was down 10.2% vs. 2009. - More

Budget carriers gained 13 million more passengers in 2009 - More

Aurora Flight Sciences has completed the fabrication and initial tests of an advanced wing design that could revolutionize solar-powered aircraft - More

The UK's tallest travellers have rallied in support of the world's podgiest passengers against so called 'body discrimination' by airlines. - More

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Industry Report - Airlines" report to their offering. - More