European Regions Airline Association

General Assembly 2012, Dublin

First day was a resounding success for General Assembly 2012; golfing galore, fun on the river and expert advisory Group sessions.

Final day of the conference, Porto, Portugal

Catch up on the news from Day 1 of the conference, Porto, Portugal

Protecting the future of European air transport and its regions

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The main conference theme will focus on 'protecting the future of European air transport and its regions'. What risks do current and prospective regulatory burdens pose for the connectivity of Europe's regions and the mobility, economic and social wellbeing of the citizens living in regional communities. What role should high speed rail play and what are our industry prospects for the next decade during the current climate of economic uncertainty?

RAC ends with Passenger Rights top of agenda going forward

As the second day's conference sessions drew to a close Marjeta Jager, Director General Policy at the European Commission's DG MOVE, fended off airline accusations stemming from the vast sums they lost due to providing passenger assistance following the volcano of a year ago, and other events such as last winter's weather that are beyond their control.

Internet Booking, Social Media, Airport Best Practice - a Busy First Day at RAC!

Delegates in Malta have completed a busy day of networking and interactive speaker/panel sessions on a range of subjects - from the future of Internet booking and the use of mobile devices, to making airports better places for passengers.

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Satisfying the needs and expectations of today’s air traveller

The 2011 Regional Airline Conference will focus on the importance of the passenger experience from pre-flight to airport to boarding; how can we ensure that we are satisfying the needs and expectations of the today's air traveller? Each of the four conference sessions will focus on one of the key stages of a passenger’s travel experience and will conclude with a session focussed on additional challenges which the industry will face during the ‘twenty tens’.

European Airspace Not Yet Prepared for Another Unexpected Crisis

After a Powerjet press breakfast where the CEO briefed journalists on the status of the Superjet SSJ100's SaM146 engine (this will be reported in October's issue of Regional International), the Third Session of the Assembly started with three very informative presentations from John Balfour of Clyde & Co, Doug Johnson of the UK Met Office and Brian Flynn of Eurocontrol.