World COVID-19: Air France-KLM expands refund policy for cancelled flights The French-Dutch carrier says all passengers whose flights are cancelled amid the pandemic are eligible for refunds, regardless of the date. 12/06/2020
world news Ryanair's O'Leary slams 'state aid junkies Lufthansa and Air France' O'Leary believes allowing member states to bail out airlines with which it has strong historic links is discriminatory and gives them an unfair advantage over airlines who have not asked for help. 05/05/2020
brussels bureau Coronavirus: EU's Vestager lukewarm on plans to cancel flight refunds A majority of member states are lobbying to suspend a rule that forces airlines to offer a full refund for cancelled flights. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's Competition czar, warned on Thursday that "some people may need the money". 30/04/2020
Life Over a million airline meals rescued to feed disadvantaged families One social enterprise has been salvaging food to support the most vulnerable people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 29/04/2020
Europe Ryanair ruling: ECJ warns airlines against VAT add-ons, taxes and fees The decision comes at the end of an almost decade-long battle between budget carrier Ryanair and the Italian Competition and Market Authority 23/04/2020
brussels bureau 'Legislation for passengers rights is clear,' says EU Commissioner While passengers are seeking compensation for cancelled travel, transportation companies are seeking financial help to deal with the economic fallout of coronavirus. 02/04/2020
United Kingdom Coronavirus: UK to organise rescue flights for Britons stranded abroad The UK government has pledged £75m (€84m) to help airlines with special charter flights to repatriate tens of thousands of UK nationals. 31/03/2020
