10 Amendments of David Maria SASSOLI related to 2011/2196(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas there is currently no adequate definition for the term ‘regional airport’; whereas, therefore, for the purposes of this report, regional airports shall be defined as ‘non-hub’ airports, regardless of passenger throughput, and ‘regional air service’ shall be defined as a flight departing from and/or landing at a regional Commission should be asked for a definition of ‘regional airport’ that takes account of the types of links provided by such airports, passenger volume and links with major cities and major airport;s.
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that public funding for regional airports should be compatible with Articles 106 and 107 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, relating to state aid; considers also that airlines which receive public funding for regional airports directly or indirectly should be required to remain in the airport for a length of time directly proportional to the ratio between the amount of funding provided and the airport’s passenger volume; Provision should be made for a system of penalties to be applied to airlines which move out of regional airports in receipt of funding before the appointed date;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that checks relating to restrictions on luggage weight and size should only be made at check-in or during security checks and not on arrival at the gate
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers that goods transport is a positive factor for regional airports which can further development and jobs, not least through the establishment of related ground services and of businesses linked to regional airports; calls on the Commission to draw up a strategy that will promote goods transport and facilitate cooperation between neighbouring regional airports;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, given that major hub airports are close to maximum capacity, to draw up a strategy for the allocation of regional airport slots in order to attract new airlines, and promote competition, decongestion of major airports and the development of regional airports;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets that regional airports situated away from urban centres are often not adequately connected to the transport network on the ground; considers that an adequate network of links between regional airports, rail transport and road transport is essential to the development of the airports themselves and the surrounding region; calls on the Commission to draw up a strategy to promote intermodal transport and the linking up of regional airports with the TEN-T networks;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that priority must be given to creating effective links between regional airports and major airports by facilitating passenger throughput with a view to promoting the development of regional airports and helping to decongest major airports;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the need for better integration between modes of transport, as well as the fact that traffic share must be determined by the market; urges the Commission to come forward with a communication encouraging industry to develop multi- modal through ticketing between the rail and air sector; points to the fact that schemes of this kind are already in operation, such as the ‘rail and fly’ tickets being offered by certain carriers in Germany; considers also that the Commission should issue a communication to encourage industry to make it easier to take luggage on public transport, in particular the service between air and rail transport;
Amendment 149 #
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, which are charges deriving from the application of Community legislation that airlines pass on to passengers; is concerned that, as a result, some passengers may be deterred from using regional air services; wishes to see special attention paid to the impact of this practice on regional air services during the revision of air passenger rights;
Amendment 151 #
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; suggests also that a standardised system of charges should be established per kg in excess of the authorised weight for baggage, which should in any case be lower than the charges currently applied; believes that, for such an arrangement to work in a global market, the ICAO must be involved in this process;