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2024: a Summer of challenges for European carriers

Due to high costs and complex operations, impact on companies of €3.5 billion

During 2024, the air transport sector in Europe faced unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by a strong growth in air traffic and a travel demand at its highest level since the pandemic. According to a study by the company "RimborsoAlVolo", the Summer period, from June to September, recorded the peak of inconvenience for travellers, causing an economic impact for air carriers estimated at 3.5 billion...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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