Condor Airlines Files EU Court Challenge Against Lufthansa-ITA Merger
Condor’s lawsuit contests the EU approval of Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways, claiming slot remedies favor large airlines…
Experts Forecast 25% Drop in Indian Students Going to US in 2025
New US visa restrictions cause a predicted 20–25% drop in Indian student enrolments for 2025, with Europe and…
Germany Faces Outrage Over Deportation Attempt of 10-Year-Old Refugee From School
A near deportation of a Syrian refugee child in Germany heightened concern over immigration policies and refugee rights.…
Air France Launches New SkyPriority Check-in at CDG Terminal 2E
Air France launched a new SkyPriority check-in at CDG Terminal 2E on May 27, 2025, improving speed and…
Delayed and Cancelled Flights Cost Airlines €8.1 Billion in 2024
EU airlines face €8.1 billion loss from delayed flights in 2024. Proposed rules would increase compensation eligibility delay…
Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship and Tightens Integration Rules
In May 2025, Germany abolished Fast-Track Citizenship, enforcing a five-year residency for naturalization. Dual citizenship remains. Integration requirements…
EU Citizenship by Investment Ends After CJEU Ruling in 2025
The EU’s 2025 ruling ended Malta’s Citizenship by Investment, closing all direct CBI programs. Golden Visas persist but…
Outsourcing Asylum: Unpacking the EU’s Shift to Safe Third Countries
The European Commission’s 2025 proposal simplifies declaring asylum applications inadmissible by extending safe third country rules and allowing…
Polish Aviation Industry Urges EU to Protect Airports and Airlines
Polish aviation calls on the EU to address rising costs for sustainable fuels and regulatory challenges threatening European…
Rome’s Fiumicino Airport Launches Luxury Dog Hotel Amid New Pet Flight Rules
In May 2025, Italy allowed medium and large dogs to fly in aircraft cabins, while Fiumicino Airport opened…
Frankfurt Airport Loses Europe’s Top Cargo Hub Status to Istanbul
Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest cargo hub in 2024, handling 1.97 million tons. Frankfurt’s growth slowed due to…
Air France Resumes Direct Paris to Tel Aviv Flights Amid Improved Conditions
Air France resumed Paris-Tel Aviv flights with seven weekly Boeing 777-300ER services after a missile strike suspension. This…
Spain Aims to Boost Number of Direct Flights to Japan
Iberia currently offers three direct Madrid-Tokyo flights weekly, expanding to four in March 2025. This route promises €100…
Shymkent Launches Direct Flights to China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, South Korea
Kazakhstan’s Shymkent airport expands direct flights to Europe, Asia, and Africa starting mid-2025. SCAT Airlines leads operations, supported…