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EU airports policy

EU airports policy. Simon Brain Head of Sector (Airports), Internal Market and Airports Unit DG Mobility and Transport - European Commission Oslo, 7 November 2013. Presentation o utline. Introduction Airport Charges Directive Main features Implementation – experience so far

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EU airports policy

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  1. EU airports policy Simon Brain Head of Sector (Airports), Internal Market and Airports Unit DG Mobility and Transport - European Commission Oslo, 7 November 2013

  2. Presentation outline • Introduction • Airport Charges Directive • Main features • Implementation– experienceso far • Next steps

  3. Airport Charges – main features (1) • Scope • Larger airports/main airport in each Member State • ICAO principles • Integrated into EU law • Directive • Minimum framework • Airport networks • Fully recognised • Single/dual till • Both systems possible

  4. Airport Charges – main features (2) • Consultation • Annual consultation • Consultation in advance of changes to system or level of charges • Transparency • Obligations on airlines and airports • Airports provide cost information for each airport

  5. Airport Charges – main features (3) • Non-discrimination • Basic principle – same charge for the same service • Modulation of charges – environment, growth/volume incentives • Differentiated services

  6. Airport Charges – main features (4) • Remedy procedures and independent supervisory authority • General rule – airlines (and airports) should always have a right of appeal • Requirement to set up an independent supervisory authority with certain powers • Independence requirement

  7. Implementation • Still early days • The Directive is being ‘tested’ • Clarification of rules and procedureswelcomed • Status of ISA varies

  8. Next steps • Publication of a detailed study on implementation of the Directive • At the same time, Commission will issue a report on the results of the Directive • Not a legislative proposal • Highlights areas possibly requiring action in the future

  9. Thank you for your attention! • tinyurl.com/ohhaghv • simon.brain@ec.europa.eu

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