The debate over airport slot alleviation has returned to the forefront of European aviation policy following the conflict in the Middle East and its knock-on effects on fuel prices. As airlines demand greater operational flexibility through wider slot waivers, airports…
The latest ACI EUROPE traffic report for March and the first quarter of 2026 reveals continued resilience in passenger traffic across the European airport network, despite the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and growing uncertainty around fuel…
ACI EUROPE has welcomed new Guidance issued by the European Commission clarifying how EU airport slot usage rules should apply during the ongoing oil crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The Guidance endorses recommendations from the European…
Europe’s airports have warned that the emergence of “Mythos”-class artificial intelligence cyber capabilities marks a significant escalation in the global cyber threat landscape and requires immediate action across the airport ecosystem. In an open letter published this month, ACI EUROPE…
Europe’s airports have warned that proposed new EU State aid guidelines for aviation will require significant revision, arguing that the draft framework published by the European Commission fails to reflect the economic realities facing the regional airport industry. Responding to…
ACI EUROPE has strongly condemned the UK Government’s decision to introduce airport slots usage alleviation for Summer and Winter 2026, despite no verified jet fuel shortages and continued strong demand for air travel. The existing Justified Non-Use of Slots (JNUS)…