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British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

May 24, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Last February, British Airways announced some of its best financial results on record Generating more than £2 billion ($2.53 billion) in profits for the year 2018, with an operating margin 15 percent higher than in

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Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

May 20, 2019 John Flett

U.K. low-cost carrier easyJet has announced a record $352 million headline loss before tax for the first six months of its financial year. According to the airline’s chief executive officer, Johan Lundgren, the half-yearly result

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Flybmi Becomes Latest European Carrier to Go Bust

February 18, 2019 James Dinsdale

The U.K.’s Flybmi is the latest airline to cease operations following an announcement on the airline’s website last weekend. The news brings an end to the British Midland franchise that dates back to the 1960s

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Great Dane Airlines to Launch into European Skies in June

February 17, 2019 John Flett

The European aviation industry has seen significant consolidation since the liberalization of the market in the 1990s. High profile mergers such as that of Air France and KLM and the acquisition by the Lufthansa group

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EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

February 6, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

With the United Kingdom’s exit date from the European Union nearing and deal negotiations being involved in more complications than consensus, airlines have been preparing to protect their operations across different scenarios. So far, this

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IATA Warns ‘No Deal Brexit’ Jeopardizes Growth of European Aviation

January 20, 2019 John Flett

Events in the U.K. Parliament this week have the aviation industry escalating preparations for the ever-increasing possibility of a No-Deal Brexit. On Tuesday evening, U.K. Members of Parliament voted against the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between

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Ryanair Secures U.K. Operator Certificate in Anticipation for Hard Brexit

January 5, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Uncertainties regarding Brexit are impacting in many industries, but one of those most affected is, without a doubt, aviation. With the U.K. and European Union failing to agree on critical issues and voting stalled in

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U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

December 9, 2018 John Flett

Ahead of parliament’s crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement on Tuesday, the U.K. government this week announced a new aviation passenger charter to “promote best practice ensuring improvements for passengers throughout their journey.” The

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Brexit Draft Document Continues Uncertainty for Future of U.K-E.U. Aviation

November 18, 2018 John Flett

The next phase in the ongoing Brexit situation took place this week with the release of the draft withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. The 585-page document outlines the process of

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UK CAA Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit as Uncertainty Continues for Aviation Industry

October 28, 2018 John Flett

At 2300 GMT on Friday, March 29, 2019, the United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union. With this deadline only five months away and the strong possibility of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, uncertainty remains

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While Uncertainty Looms, Low-Cost Carriers Continue Preparing for Brexit

June 3, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

The United Kingdom and the European Union will be going their separate ways next spring, leaving many to wonder how airlines are preparing for potential changes. While both sides have already agreed to a transitional

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Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

May 5, 2018 John Flett

Wizz Air has become the latest airline seeking to “futureproof” their business in a post-Brexit Britain by securing an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating License (OL) from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

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EasyJet Boss Optimistic for Future Growth

April 1, 2018 Andy Nelson

Despite the recent disappearance of Air Berlin and Monarch Airlines from the skies, as well as Italian flag-carrier Alitalia’s ongoing financial woes, EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren is optimistic that his airline will continue to thrive

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Government Consultation Set To Begin for the Future of UK Aviation

March 26, 2018 John Flett

As reported last week U.S. airlines are currently lobbying the U.S. government to rollback and review the more than 80 airline-related regulations which the Obama administration has introduced since 2008. A number of the regulations

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Lufthansa Group Reports Record Profit, Virgin Atlantic Back in the Red

March 15, 2018 John Flett

The volatility and uncertainty of the aviation industry were in evidence on Thursday with the release of 2017 results for two of Europe’s most well-known airlines, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the parent

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2018 Means Brexit Draws Closer for UK and European Airlines

January 5, 2018 John Flett

At the end of a calendar year, tradition dictates that we look back on the past 12 months and reflect on achievements and challenges which have been overcome. In the first few days of 2018,

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Ryanair Could Leave the UK Market Due to Brexit

April 7, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Ryanair has threatened to end five of its routes to the United Kingdom for a limited amount of time if a bilateral Brexit deal does not get solved, according to a report by The Guardian.

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Ryanair Predicts Instability in European Open Skies Agreement Following Brexit

November 17, 2016 Thomas Gilpin

Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, has continued to share his thoughts on the effect of Brexit to Ryanair and the aviation industry in general. On this occasion, he speculated on the impact to the European

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British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Brexit Uncertainty Hits European Aviation as easyJet Reports Record Loss and Thomas Cook Troubles Intensify

Flybmi Becomes Latest European Carrier to Go Bust

Great Dane Airlines to Launch into European Skies in June

EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

IATA Warns ‘No Deal Brexit’ Jeopardizes Growth of European Aviation

Ryanair Secures U.K. Operator Certificate in Anticipation for Hard Brexit

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

Brexit Draft Document Continues Uncertainty for Future of U.K-E.U. Aviation

UK CAA Prepares for ‘No-Deal’ Brexit as Uncertainty Continues for Aviation Industry

While Uncertainty Looms, Low-Cost Carriers Continue Preparing for Brexit

Wizz Air “Futureproof” Post-Brexit Operation, Obtains UK Operator’s Certificate

EasyJet Boss Optimistic for Future Growth

Government Consultation Set To Begin for the Future of UK Aviation

Lufthansa Group Reports Record Profit, Virgin Atlantic Back in the Red

2018 Means Brexit Draws Closer for UK and European Airlines

Ryanair Could Leave the UK Market Due to Brexit

Ryanair Predicts Instability in European Open Skies Agreement Following Brexit

Lufthansa’s Eurowings to Focus on Short-Haul, Brussels Airlines Remains Independent

Avianca Brasil’s Operations Suspended by Brazilian Authorities

Delta Set to Expand A220 Route Network

Opinion: Why Passengers Need to Put a Stop to Airline Fees

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