The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is clearly noticeable in aviation. The demand for airline tickets is decreasing, airlines are cancelling flights and travel advice changes daily. The information below is correct at the time of writing, but subject to change. Therefore you should always check the latest updates with your airline.
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Our superior service allows us to excel in the assistance of air passengers as we are very attentive to the latest developments in commercial European air travel on both legal, leisure and professional grounds. We are happy to keep you posted on these latest developments.
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16-03-2020
The impact of corona on aviation
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05-03-2020
Flybe collapses into administration
The British airline Flybe has collapsed into administration this morning. All Flybe flights and those operated by sister airline Stobart Air have been cancelled with immediate effect as a result.Read more
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05-03-2020
French air traffic control on strike again
The French air traffic control has been on strike again since last night until the 9th of March. This strike could cause flight disruptions. Flights to and from France, as well as those flying through the French airspace may be affected.
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24-02-2020
Many disrupted flights due to sandstorm and hefty winds
A sandstorm from the Sahara hit the Canary Islands last weekend, causing chaos and widespread problems to the air traffic. Flights from these islands have been grounded due to the weather conditions.Read more
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17-02-2020
Delays and cancellations due to Heathrow IT meltdown
Last Sunday many flights were cancelled or delayed because of an IT malfunction at check-in systems and departure signs at London Heathrow Airport. Thousands of passengers were affected by this IT meltdown.
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29-01-2020
British Airways suspends all flights to China due to Corona outbreak
All direct flights from and to the mainland of China have been suspended by British Airways. Since the Corona outbreak killed 132 people and the impact of the virus is spreading, several measures have been taken to prevent the disease from spreading. British Airways is reacting to the first European cases of the virus by suspending their flights to the Chinese mainland.
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14-01-2020
New strike of French Air Traffic Control from January 13 until January 17
The strikes of union members of the French Air Traffic Control seem never-ending. After the strike of last Thursday, January 9 2020, another strike was called for starting yesterday at 17.00, lasting until Friday, January 17.
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13-01-2020
British airline Flybe in financial trouble
Large British airline Flybe seems to be in financial trouble as reported by Sky News, whom obtained this knowledge from anonymous sources within the company. According to the news channel, Flybe is on the brink of a collapse and requested emergency funding from the British government.
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11-12-2019
Air Traffic Control strike in France disrupts flights in December
December 5, 6 and 7 was marked by strikes of French Air Traffic Control, causing disruptions on flights from, to and over France. Thousands of passengers were affected by the strikes. On December 10, unions representing the air traffic controllers went on strike again. It seems we are nowhere near the end of the strikes this month.
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02-12-2019
Strike of French Air Traffic Control affects flights this week
Another French Air Traffic Control (ATC) strike is upon us. Between December 4 and 8, several members of the ATC are going on strike. This will affect flights from, to and over France. Are you going to fly this week and is the strike affecting your travel plans? In that case, you have rights.
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