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FNV puts pressure on TUI Fly Curaçao: 'given enough opportunities'
Tensions are rising between the FNV and TUI Fly Curacao. The union has announced that actions may be taken if the airline continues to refuse to enter into collective bargaining negotiations.
Ambitious noise target: Cabinet limits Schiphol air traffic to 478.000 flights
Starting next year, the number of permitted flight movements at Schiphol will be limited to a maximum of 478.000 per year. The cabinet has decided this in an attempt to reduce noise pollution around the airport and restore the legal position of local residents.
FNV: Lifting heavy suitcases at Schiphol should become a thing of the past
The FNV has responded positively to the decision of the Dutch Labour Inspectorate to impose penalty payments on companies at Schiphol that put too much physical strain on their employees.
Breakthrough in air freight: one collective labor agreement for thousands of employees
The Dutch air cargo sector reaches a historic agreement that puts an end to the fragmented collective labor agreements within the industry.
Taxi drivers angry about electric car requirement: 'deadline is too tight'
Taxi drivers in Eindhoven are having great difficulty with the speed at which Eindhoven Airport wants to implement the sustainability of taxi transport.
Regional airports: a future marked by growth, sustainability and innovation
Eindhoven Airport will set new passenger records in 2024. Other regional airports are also developing: Groningen Airport Eelde will maintain its role as a major holiday destination, while Rotterdam The Hague Airport is working on the first emission-free hydrogen flight and Maastricht Aachen Airport is pioneering electric…
Regional airports: KLM flight diverts to Groningen Eelde
An unexpected event took place at Groningen Airport Eelde on Saturday evening when a KLM Cityhopper flight from Krakow was forced to divert to the regional airport.
Enforcement at Schiphol tightened: KLM and Turkish Airlines under fire
In the first half of 2024, Schiphol Airport largely complied with the established standards for the maximum number of flights, the emission of air pollutants and the safety of the environment.
Despite new CT scanners: old liquids rules are back in force
From September 1, travelers at Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam will once again have to empty or throw away their water bottles before going through security checks.
Ben Gurion Airport: KLM cancels flights to Tel Aviv until the end of October
KLM has announced that it will cancel all flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 26. The airline made this decision amid ongoing tensions and security concerns in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Promise of improvement: Transavia claims slots, travelers suffer
The holiday season is not going as hoped for many travelers who had booked with budget airline Transavia. Several sources report that Transavia deliberately schedules too many flights in order to retain valuable slots at Schiphol and to sideline competitors.
Beirut: Airports in Europe cancel flights to Lebanese capital
Air traffic to and from Beirut has come under heavy fire as several airlines have cancelled flights due to increasing security concerns.
Delivery problems: travelers TUI fly from Deurne to Zaventem due to logistical problems
No TUI fly flights will depart from Deurne airport until the beginning of October. The airline has decided to divert its flights, mainly via Zaventem.
Deurne Airport: despite 6.000 objections, a new environmental permit
Despite almost 6.000 objections, the airport in Deurne has received a new environmental permit from Flemish Minister of the Environment Zuhal Demir (N-VA).
Liable: the wrong letter on an airline ticket can cost hundreds of euros
An incorrect name on an airline ticket can cost travelers a lot of money. It often happens that a new ticket is the only solution.
Bad luck flight for Belgians: two days delayed due to technical problems
Group of about 170 Belgians stuck at Palermo airport, flight is cancelled again…
Flying with children: this is how you keep the little ones calm during the flight
Flying with children: this is how you keep the little ones calm during the flight. With these tips you can be well prepared for your trip and enjoy a smooth and enjoyable flight, both for you and your children.
Train not running: Dutch team arrived in Dortmund late
The Dutch team, led by national coach Ronald Koeman, was originally going to travel by train from Wolfsburg to Dortmund. Due to the cancellation of the train journey, alternative travel plans had to be made.
Sustainable steps: Lufthansa achieves EMAS recognition
Lufthansa Airlines, together with its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich and Lufthansa CityLine, have successfully passed the strict European EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) regulations.
Declaration of intent: government takes back aviation tasks from Kiwa
Kiwa and ILT have now found that there are good reasons to return these aviation tasks to the ILT. The letter of intent states that the parties will work on a definitive transfer agreement.
EK: Brussels Airlines brings national pride to Germany
The Belgian national football team, the Red Devils, left Brussels for Stuttgart this morning, in preparation for the 2024 European Championship. Brussels Airlines, proud partner of the Belgian national teams, had the honor of transporting the team.
Schiphol: the government is coming up with a new package of measures against noise pollution
Minister Harbers acknowledges that a higher number of flight movements is a disappointment for many local residents and that it may seem as if the cabinet is following a different course.
Fines: Ghent police stricter for violation of drone ban
The Ghent Festivities are one of the largest open-air events in Belgium and attract a…
Charleroi: Airport staff strike canceled at the last minute
A strike at Charleroi airport threatens to paralyze a large number of flights on Thursday, May 2, with an expected impact on more than 17.500 passengers.
Turbulence: red figures for Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Brussels Airlines
The European aviation sector remains vulnerable, as shown by the recent financial results of Air France-KLM and Brussels Airlines.