Boost for regional airports key to ensure EU cohesion policy and territorial continuity
10/05/2012
Today the European Parliament approved a report on the future of regional airports. The text sets out for the first time a framework and a definition for regional airports, which are increasingly proving to be key in boosting...
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An efficient slot allocation between airlines will improve airports' capacity
11/04/2012
Today the ALDE Group held a public hearing on "Reforming airport slot allocation in Europe" after the European Commission presented a draft regulation - as part of the "Better Airports" package launched in December 2011 - aiming...
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Air passenger rights need strengthening
28/02/2012
Today the Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee adopted a report urging the Commission to improve the legal framework and provisions governing the operation and enforcement of air passenger rights in anticipation of next...
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Body scanners must respect minimum standards of privacy
06/07/2011
The European Parliament today approved a report on the controversial installation of security scanners at airports. The proposal, due soon from the Commission, will not be subjected to full legislative scrutiny as it is likely to...
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EU-US air traffic agreement still unbalanced
24/03/2011
The European Parliament gave its consent today to a series of European air transport and services agreements, notably with the US, Canada and Vietnam.
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Ash cloud focuses minds of EU transport ministers on air space reforms
05/05/2010
With air traffic control restrictions once again affecting parts of the EU as a result of the volcanic ash cloud blowing back towards the EU, pressure was on EU transport ministers today to back European Commission proposals to...
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Air transport chaos presents an opportunity to strengthen European coordination.
20/04/2010
The disruption of air traffic across Europe has naturally been the focus of an extraordinary debate in the European Parliament today with the Council and the Commission.
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ALDE: Body scanners are just an instrument, not the solution.
28/01/2010
Liberals and Democrats remain concerned at the potential infringement of civil liberties posed by widespread and rushed installation of body scanners at airports around the EU.
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ALDE demands legal safeguards for passenger rights in case of airline bankruptcy
05/10/2009
Reacting to the recent bankruptcy of the low-cost carrier SkyEurope, the EP Transport Committee demands legislative action to prevent passengers falling victim of airline insolvency yet again.
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