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Italy Eases Airport Security, Introduces Carry-On Liquid Rule Changes

Italian airports are implementing new rules: liquids over 100ml are now allowed in carry-on bags at select airports with updated scanners; ID checks at the gate are eliminated; and larger pets may be allowed in the cabin (airline-dependent).

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Newark Airport Recovers From Spring Disruptions, But Weather Remains A Concern

In Spring 2024, Newark Liberty International Airport faced major flight disruptions due to runway construction, communication, and radar outages, resulting in a 20% passenger decrease in May; however, improvements in air traffic control and runway reopening led to better on-time performance in June.

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French Air Traffic Controller Strike to Cause Widespread European Flight Delays

French air traffic controllers are striking Thursday and Friday, causing widespread flight delays across Europe due to an overstretched and understaffed air traffic control system; Ryanair cites France, Spain, and Germany as the worst offenders, impacting millions of passengers.

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EU Approves Airline Carry-on Baggage Charges, Increases Passenger Delay Compensation

EU transport ministers approved proposals to allow airlines to charge for carry-on cabin baggage, increasing passenger compensation for delays (up to €500) and requiring airlines to provide care during disruptions; the changes are opposed by consumer groups who say they decrease passenger rights.

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EU Air Passenger Rights Reform: Dispute Over Delay Compensation Threshold

EU transport ministers will vote Thursday on changing air passenger rights, focusing on the delay threshold triggering compensation; Germany opposes extending it beyond three hours, while airlines and a passenger poll suggest five hours, causing concern among consumer advocates about the impact on p...

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EU Considers Carry-On Baggage Fees, Sparking Debate on Passenger Rights

The EU is debating charging for larger carry-on bags, with airlines supporting harmonization and consumer groups opposing potential cost increases and reduced passenger rights; the proposal is part of broader air passenger right reforms, including changes to delay compensation thresholds.

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Nice Airport Evacuated After Security Checkpoint Malfunction

A security checkpoint malfunction at Nice Airport on July 21st caused a complete evacuation of the departure lounge, affecting over 2000 passengers and resulting in 30 flight disruptions, including 7 cancellations, due to a necessary security decontamination process.

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Nice Airport Faces Persistent Delays Due to Air Traffic Control Shortages

Due to insufficient air traffic controllers (78 instead of 90 needed) and a tense labor climate at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, flights are experiencing delays of 15 minutes to an hour, impacting 15 million annual passengers; a national air traffic controller strike further worsened the situation, canc...

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French Air Traffic Controller Strikes to Disrupt Summer Travel

French air traffic controllers' unions UNSA-ICNA and USAC-CGT are striking on July 3rd and 4th, disrupting summer travel at French airports and potentially causing flight delays and cancellations across Europe due to overflights, impacting millions of passengers during peak travel season.

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Newark Airport Grounded by FAA Staffing Shortage

Newark Airport faced a ground stop and delays on Wednesday due to FAA staffing issues, averaging 27-minute delays for arriving flights within 1000 nautical miles; this follows months of disruptions caused by air traffic control outages, runway construction, and staff shortages.

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EU Considers Airline Charges for Larger Carry-on Bags

The EU is debating whether to allow airlines to charge extra for larger carry-on bags, a proposal supported by airlines for standardization but opposed by consumer groups who fear increased costs and reduced passenger rights.

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Air India Named UK's Most Delayed Airline

A Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) study reveals Air India as the UK's most delayed airline in 2024, with an average delay of 46 minutes, while the Gatwick to Bangalore route averaged over 80 minutes late across 50 departures; Emerald Airlines had the best on-time performance with an average delay of ...

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