Airlines
European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms
Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.
Easyjet's CEO Johan Lundgren led calls for reform of air transport market regulation rules in Europe to take account of lessons from Covid-19. (Photo: Airbus)
Easyjet's CEO Johan Lundgren led calls for reform of air transport market regulation rules in Europe to take account of lessons from Covid-19. (Photo: Airbus)

European airline leaders today amplified their calls for governments to break what they view as inertia over Covid-19 travel restrictions, arguing that the continent’s carriers continue to be the hardest hit by the pandemic. Speaking ahead of the 5th Annual Airlines For Europe (A4E) Summit, Easyjet CEO Johan Lundgren said that a “lack of coordination” over easing rules is still having a very negative impact on a sector that is the most reliant on international travel.