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Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.

The introduction of 12 Yutong T12E coaches marks a significant step in Blaguss's electrification efforts, contributing to the company's broader sustainability goals and energy efficiency initiatives.

The event features approximately 40 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts, including a Sustainable Bus session on intercity bus electrification.

Ryanair has been conducting a tireless crackdown on passengers who try to take bags larger than the stated maximum dimensions on to its aircraft for free. According to CEO Michael O'Leary, the number of passengers with oversized bags has gone way down since the implementation of these strict measures.

Air France's departure from Orly airport concludes an 80-year relationship, driven by declining passenger demand and a shift towards train travel, particularly post-Covid.

The new checks, part of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), collect digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replace the manual stamping of passports.

Willie Walsh stated that an assessment from the International Energy Agency indicated that fuel for aircraft could start running out in Europe in six weeks' time, which he described as 'sobering'.

The idea is to prevent visitors overstaying; the consequence is a 70% increase in security processing times, according to the trade body Airports Council International.

Basically, all our activities in Spain are growing. We have no intention of building new plants, at least in the short term. We already have a presence and are expanding our facilities, but not the number of plants. The next big step will happen in the next decade, when we have to replace the A320.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany's busiest air travel hub and one of Europe's most important gateways, handling the bulk of the country's intercontinental traffic and serving as a key transfer point for flights across Europe and beyond. Whether you're planning a winter escape to the Arctic, a Mediterranean city break or a longhaul journey outside Europe, Frankfurt's expanding route network offers a growing range of choices.

In this week's air travel news, United Airlines is developing new premium-heavy "Coastliner" Airbus jets to deploy on high-revenue transcontinental routes out of California; a federal appeals court knocks down a Transportation Department rule that would have required airlines to be more transparent in displaying their ancillary fees to passengers before booking; a Minnesota resident who was stopped by immigration enforcement officers said her Global Entry and TSA PreCheck trusted traveler memberships were revoked a few days later;

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has seen several improvements in recent years, including allowing larger quantities of liquids, electronics in bags, and fast-track and lounge services at affordable rates.

The EU's Entry Exit System will be a significant change for Brits travelling this Easter. Always check with your transport operator in case extra time may be needed, both for your return to the UK and travelling to the EU.

As part of a bill to strengthen rights for passengers, MEPs have swung behind proposals to allow passengers to take one personal item, such as a handbag, backpack or laptop, as well as a piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg (15lbs) and with combined dimensions of 100cm (39in). The case alone would be bigger than the current maximum permitted free cabin item on Ryanair and others.

In 2025, German car companies earned nearly 44% less than in 2024, with earnings before interest and taxes dropping to just 24.9 billion, the lowest since 2020.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the cancellation of 1,000 flights in April alone and many other major European airlines have announced cancellations or route cutbacks.

Heathrow's annual sustainability report summarizing the year 2025 describes climate change as "an existential threat to aviation, to the planet and to us all personally." The report touts a few areas of interest, including adding zero-emission buses to the airport's fleet and reducing overall waste at Heathrow by 3%. The report also points to Heathrow using more sustainable jet fuel, with 3.1% of the flights taking off from the airport making use of such materials.

In the EU, when a train is significantly delayed or cancelled altogether, affected passengers are often entitled to compensation, according to the EU Passenger Regulation. This also applies to disruptions caused by strikes. A delay of one hour entitles you to a reimbursement of 25 percent of the fare you paid, and a delay of two hours entitles you to 50 percent back.

The head of the union, Andreas Pinheiro, said he expects around 300 flight cancellations per day, compared with what Lufthansa said were 800 flight cancellations during the previous walkout on February 12.

Europe's ageing fleet of nearly 2,000 ferries are a large but overlooked source of foul air in coastal cities. Emissions of sulphurous oxides toxic gases that smell like burnt matches and rotten eggs react to form tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, ride the bloodstream and damage organs throughout the body.

The western German state North Rhine-Westphalia is proposing a new package of measures and is calling on the federal government to strengthen safety on trains ahead of a Deutsche Bahn security summit in Berlin. The state, Germany's most populous, wants to expand the use of two-person teams among train conductors. It is also urging the national government to provide legal clarity for the wearing of body cameras on public transport, which is currently voluntary.