Airlines International Representation in Europe considers essential the promotion of open access to key airport services such as ground handling and fuel supply to improve the efficiency. By allowing multiple service providers to operate at the airports and ensuring non-discriminatory access, airlines will have the opportunity to choose the most cost-effective and high-quality services that meet their specific needs.

ECJ Case law
				The CJEU clarifies ‘extraordinary circumstances’ in case of lightning-struck aircraft
On 16 October, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a judgment in Case C‑399/24, AirHelp Germany GmbH v Austrian Airlines AG, clarifying the interpretation of the term “extraordinary circumstances” under Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC)

