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The winners of the Business Travel Awards Europe 2026 have been announced, honouring companies and individuals in the European business travel sector. The full list of winners was published by Business Travel News Europe. Recipients span categories covering airlines, travel management and corporate travel services, giving the industry a snapshot of its leading performers this year.
- 2EU Aviation Agency Warns Airlines Over Saudi Airspace After Houthi Attacks▼EU aviation agency issues Saudi airspace advisory after Houthi attacks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued an advisory to airlines over Saudi Arabian airspace following attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement. The notice urges carriers to exercise heightened caution when operating in or near Saudi airspace, amid ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks that have raised safety concerns for civilian aviation in the region.
- 3EU pledges safer, easier air travel across Africa▼Safer and easier air travel across Africa in collaboration with the European Union
The European Union's External Action Service is promoting an initiative to make air travel across Africa safer and easier, working in collaboration with African partners. The announcement highlights EU cooperation on aviation safety and connectivity on the continent. The exact scope of the measures and which countries or airlines are involved have not been detailed in the announcement.
- 4Airlines and airports urge EU backing for biometric travel●Airlines and airports push EU to support biometric travel
Airlines and airports are calling on the European Union to support the adoption of biometric technology for travel, aiming to speed up passenger processing at borders and gates. The industry argues that digital identity checks could cut queues and modernise the passenger experience, but the rollout depends on EU regulatory backing and harmonised standards across member states.
- 5EU court rules fossil-fueled planes qualify as green investment▼EU court says fossil-fueled planes count as green investment
A European Union court has ruled that aircraft powered by fossil fuels can be classified as sustainable investments under the bloc's green finance rules. The decision hands a win to airlines and investors seeking to label aviation assets as environmentally friendly, and draws criticism from climate advocates who argue it undermines the credibility of the EU's sustainable finance framework.
- 6Traveller saves €186 by waiting hours before booking flight▼✈️ I almost booked a €280 flight last week. Then I waited 4 hours. Same flight. Same seat. €94. I sat there staring at m
A traveller says they nearly paid €280 for a European flight, then watched the same fare drop to €94 just four hours later. Sharing lessons from trips to 12 European cities, they argue that timing and patience beat loyalty points, and urge people to recheck prices before booking. Airline fare fluctuation is a familiar frustration for budget travellers.