Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.
Helen combines a deep knowledge of the aviation industry with years of experience in journalism. She was a business reporter at Flight International in London before moving to Paris to work for Reuters as European Automotive Correspondent. She has written for a variety of publications including the Guardian, the Observer, the Telegraph, Airline Business and Aircraft Cabin Management.
Europe’s airlines are criticizing European Commission (EC) guidelines for restarting transport and tourism in the region, calling recommendations on passenger compensation and vouchers “disappointing and confusing.”
The European Commission has recommended air passengers wear face masks in airports and on board aircraft but stopped short of calling for middle seats to be left empty in guidelines aimed at helping the region’s air transport sector resume operations.
Italy plans to invest at least €3 billion ($3.2 billion) in relaunching newly renationalized Alitalia and is eyeing the long-haul market, according to economic development minister Stefano Patuanelli.
