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  • Infrastructure
  • Policy

EU Commission Blindness on Slot Rules Risks Environmental and Financial Lunacy

It is difficult enough for the airline industry battling the pandemic with demand down 80% without also finding hands are tied by regulators bungling the issue of slots.

  • Policy

An Independence Day re-opening of US and UK travel would be a symbol to the rest of the world

As the leaders of the G7 gather, the rest of us watch for signs that politicians have a hopeful vision for the post-pandemic world.

11.06.2021
  • Policy

Getting ready to partner with Governments to safely reopen borders

The components required to safely reopen borders when the epidemiological situation allows are becoming clearer and aviation is ready to partner with governments.

10.02.2021
Aircraft in gray sky
  • Economics
  • Policy

After a year of COVID-19 are border closures really the best policy response we have?

As the world looks to recover in 2021, governments must set out long-term strategy, not just for COVID-19, but for future pandemic outbreaks. Border closures has largely shown to be ineffective.

24.12.2020
  • Distribution
  • Economics
  • Policy

Passenger Ticket Refunds During COVID-19 Crisis

Passengers have the right to get their money. But I am supporting airlines in their request for governments to delay immediate refunds.

03.04.2020
  • Environment

Clarification on comments given to New Scientist

Science tells us that of all the greenhouse gasses, CO2 is the top contributor to climate change. I confirm that CO2 is the enemy we are determined to defeat.

06.01.2020

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