4 Amendments of Saïd EL KHADRAOUI related to 2011/2196(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. Observes that a considerable number of regional airports are confronted by an airline with a virtual monopoly which can exploit this position to exert pressure by making more and more demands of the airport concerned and of local and/or regional authorities, inter alia with regard to airport charges and aviation safety levies;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to guarantee the correct application of European and national legislation on airlines’ social conditions and terms of employment, so that staff employed at a regional airport do not become victims of social dumping and so that fair competition and a level playing field can be ensured in the aviation sector;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes the tendency of certain air carriers, especially low cost carriers (LCCs), to add unavoidable charges on to the headline price of air tickets, such as charges for the use of debit or credit cards, and considers that this makes it more difficult to compare fares between airlines; is concerned that, as a result, some passengers may be deterred from using regional air services; wishes to seeurges that special attention be paid to the impact of this practice on regional air services during the revision of air passenger rights;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that, while in some aircraft the stowage can be limited, there are no common guidelines for hand or hold baggage size or weight on EU flights; suggests that the Commission encourage industry to set common upper limits for restrictions, as this would give passengers greater certainty when travelling; believes that, for such an arrangement to work in a global market, the ICAO must be involved in this process;