[PDF] COVID 19 IMPACT ON EUROPEAN AVIATION

What are the major airlines of Europe?

In Europe there are 7 big full service carriers (including British Airways), 7 big low-cost carriers (including Ryanair) and more than 15 regional airlines. Russia is the country with the most airlines, followed by France and Spain. *Sweden, Denmark and Norway share one (inter)national flag carrier, called Scandinavian Airlines.

What are the largest airlines in Europe?

Lufthansa is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried and the world's fifth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried. Lufthansa operates services to 18 German cities and to more than 180 international destinations world-wide.

How many passengers do European airlines carry each year?

Our 16 airline group members represent over 70% of European air traffic and carried over 700 million passengers in 2019. Leading global aircraft manufacturer are also members of A4E. Airlines with cargo and mail activities transport more than 5 million tons of goods to more than 360 destinations annually.

What is the purpose of Airlines for Europe?

Aviation strengthens ties between citizens, businesses, and communities across borders — and facilitates European integration: the free movement of people and goods. We advocate on behalf of our members to shape EU aviation policy to the ultimate benefit of passengers.