12 Amendments of Maria GRAPINI related to 2016/2062(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the ‘sweep’ of travel service websites across the Union undertaken by the Commission and national enforcement bodies in 2013; notes that this ‘sweep’ uncovered significant problems with more than two-thirds of websites checked, with difficulties relating to: a failure to provide mandatory contact information; a lack of instructions on how to submit a complaint, uncertainty as to whether the complaint has been received or failure to reply; price supplements such as baggage fees and insurance, or cancellation and amended booking policies not appearing on an ‘opt-in’ basis; and total prices not being displayed up- front;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the lack of transparency and insufficiency of the regulations on compensation or rights to damages where the flight chart or conditions have not been complied with;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the public consultation undertaken in advance of the Aviation Strategy indicates that consumers still face challenges when booking air travel or checking in online; calls on the Commission to report more fully on the progress made to bring travel websites into compliance with EU law, and its future plans for enforcement in this area;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas EU transport policy ultimately aims at serving the interests of European citizens and businesses by providing an ever-greater connectivity, the highest level of safety and security and barrier-free markets;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of ensuring that travel websites respect EU law, in particular EU law on consumer rights, as in 2015 travel and holiday accommodation bookings accounted for 52 % of all purchases made online, and consumer confidence in the sector and increased trust in the online environment are vital for the development of SMEs in the tourism industry;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the aviation sector is a fundamental part of the European transport network, indispensable to ensure connectivity within the EU and worldwide, and a driver for growth, trade and jobs creation, which has a significant impact on the EU’s economy and the life and mobility of its citizens;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that consumers of less- connected cities, regions and countries have a significant competitive disadvantage compared to major hubs and thus calls on the Commission to take action on improving intra-EU connectivity;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in a technology, research and innovation-driven sector that requires both large investment and a developed infrastructure, the success of a strategy lies in its capacity to adopt a long-term vision with proper planned investment;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation with a view to increased consumer protection;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries, if fair, should be seen as an opportunity to develop further a European aviation model which would contribute to the development of tourism and economic relations;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the European aviation sector represents one of the most efficient parts of the European economy, since through the creation of a single market and its extension to other third countries, it will foster competition to the benefit of citizens; believes that consideration should be given to negotiating balanced agreements with other parts of the world on opening airspace, promoting technological progress and guaranteeing the implementation of high standards in relation to quality, security and environmental performance, making it possible to consolidate and develop the sector;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need to have sufficient, well-trained staff, and considers it necessary to improve the professional training system for all the professions needed in the aviation sector, also taking account of the constraints linked to the capacity of European airports to accommodate around 2 million flights in 2035;