Government Reforms

After the driest period in more than a century in the south of the country, the government has declared a severe drought in parts of six counties, including popular tourist areas

Lufthansa Group has been selected in Portugal’s TAP Air privatization process, with a proposed investment of up to €1.2 billion for a minority stake

Singapore has begun distributing two-pack N95 or equivalent masks to eligible residents, with collection available at community clubs and selected public locations

The UK government is promoting a policy asking airlines to seat children under 14 next to a parent or adult free of charge, plus measures for name corrections and a new system against disruptive passengers

The German airline is changing its ownership structure after repaying government aid earlier than expected. Attestor, which owns 51%, has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 49%

Philippine Airlines plans nonstop Manila flights to Delhi and Mumbai from December 2026, subject to Indian government approval

The low-cost airline is launching its largest winter schedule in its history in Britain, with 22 new routes and a forecast of 63 million passengers in 2026 while sending a harsh message to the government

After unbearable workloads at embassies and thousands of pending cases, the Italian government has approved the establishment of the authority that will replace local embassies

Italy will cut diesel taxes through October 5 and exempt eligible cars, motorcycles and mopeds from vehicle tax in 2027 under a new decree

€50 million will be channeled into small towns across the country to strengthen education, family and leisure services and encourage young families to choose life outside the big cities

Switzerland will implement parts of the EU Migration Pact in June, introducing new border screening and asylum procedures

Effective Immediately: Airlines are no longer required to report or pay the aviation tax in Sweden that was introduced in 2018 and is now abolished within government reforms. The aim: to encourage flights and improve competition--despite environmental criticism, airlines welcome the move