A survey of German pilots shows widespread use of controlled cockpit rest, while EASA rules permit short naps under strict safety procedures. NASA research found that planned rest can help reduce fatigue and maintain pilot alertness during long-haul flights.
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Ryanair (FR) is urging the European Union to temporarily suspend its new Entry/Exit System (EES) until September, warning that prolonged immigration queues are disrupting passengers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The European Union is finalizing new rules that change how airlines advertise ticket prices, with a direct impact on Ryanair (FR), the low-cost carrier headquartered at Dublin Airport (DUB).
Ryanair (FR), Jet2 (LS), and easyJet (U2) have clear rules on food and drink passengers can carry onboard from UK airports such as London Luton Airport (LTN).
European aviation unions are urging suspension of the EU-Qatar air transport agreement after ethics concerns emerged involving negotiations that granted Qatar Airways broad access across Europe.
Around 21 European carriers have pledged to curb misleading environmental claims following rising scrutiny over airline “greenwashing”: Lufthansa (LH) and KLM (KL) are the most prominent names in this initiative.
Frustration grew at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) this week as passengers faced hours-long queues at passport control, causing several to miss their flights.
Citizenship by descent is one of the most common ways people outside of Ireland acquire Irish nationality.
The European Union has started easing the long-standing liquids ban for carry-on luggage at select airports.
The European Union (EU) is moving forward with phasing out traditional passport stamps for foreign visitors, replacing them with a digital biometric system.