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Operational challenges facing airlines
The exponential growth in passenger demand in recent years has intensified the challenges airlines face, requiring innovative strategies and constant adaptations. This surge not only pushes airlines to increase their operational capacity but also exacerbates...
The increase in cat turbulence and the responsibility? Of the airlines
In-flight safety and security has, since the beginning of aviation, been a major concern in both legal and regulatory efforts, ensuring that every air journey not only meets the highest standards of protection, but also continues to evolve to meet the challenges of...
Futuristic flights? Air taxis are set to revolutionize the aviation industry as we know it
Among the many challenges on the horizon for the airline industry, the implementation of eVTOLs¹ (also known as aerotaxis) stands out prominently. These innovative vehicles promise to enhance efficiency, safety, and passenger experience by establishing a third...
Sunflower, moving towards a more inclusive future. Thank you, but we aspire for more.
As a mother of a child with autism and a sibling of a person with Down syndrome, we deeply understand the importance of initiatives that facilitate life for people with disabilities. One of the most notable is the Sunflower Program (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower)....
Challenges in Spain regarding compensation under Regulation (EC) 261/2004 in cases governed by the 1999 Montreal Convention
International passenger air transport, experiencing constant growth, presents challenges that need to be addressed harmoniously to ensure its smooth functioning. Among these challenges, one of the most pressing issues for airlines is quantifying the compensation that...
Greenwashing in aviation: sustainability challenges faced by misleading business practices
The airline industry is facing increasing pressure from governments and international bodies to reduce its emissions and address the challenges of climate change. For over a decade, airlines have been in the spotlight of ecological transition authorities due to the...
Animals on board: legal challenges in air transport
On 4th November 1909, at Leysdown, Kent, the first recorded flight of an animal took place, when J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon, carried a small pig in his French-made Voisin aircraft. Since that historic moment, the transport of animals has undergone significant evolution,...
The Alaska Airlines incident: Boeing 737-9 max
On 5th January 2024, the aviation industry was rocked by an incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX. The aircraft, which was flying the PDX-ONT route on flight AS-1282, had to make an emergency landing when the cabin depressurized as a result of a...
Conflict-of-law in relation to passenger rights: Regulation (EC) 261/2004 or third country legislation?
The international nature of the aviation sector, particularly in the transport of passengers, presents, sometimes, a significant challenge for airlines in determining the applicable law with different legislations overlapping in a single scenario. A brief historical...
Airlines can indeed charge passengers for carry-on luggage
On 4th October 2023, the European Parliament¹ approved a resolution urging the European Commission to propose strategic measures to define the scope and specific requirements regarding the weight and dimensions of carry-on luggage. It also aims to address the...