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| Policy Brief Archive 2006 |
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Protection from terrorism: Reasonable solutions instead of hasty action Safety and security are the top priorities in air transport. Airports and airlines make enormous efforts to minimise possible terrorism risks. Now is the time to conduct the current debate with a sense of moderation: The new security rules concerning carry-on baggage are the right signal. |
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No-frills airlines and micro-airports: Non-transparent financing structures Ryanair has received unlawful subsidies from Lübeck’s airport. What had been suspected within the industry for many years has now been confirmed by a court judgment – finally a little light is being shed on the subsidy thicket at Germany’s micro-airports. |
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Emissions Trading: Global solutions for a global issue The EU intends to involve European airlines in the trade of emissions rights – although more efficient climate protection can be achieved in a different way: Four suggestions to advance climate protection in aviation without putting Europe at a disadvantage in global competition. |
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EU: Airport monopolies on the test bed While airlines are working hard to improve their cost structures, airport monopolies present them with the bill for excessive charges. Now, the European Commission intends to put things right in this area. |
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Climate protection in civil aviation: Market economy instead of regulation By continuously investing in state-of-the-art aircraft, Lufthansa has cut its kerosene consumption per passenger by 30 percent since 1990 – now, additional regulations and burdens on airlines threaten the very efficiency that is so decisive for climate protection. |
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Airports: Fair cooperation with airlines is needed Airports continuously increase their revenues from renting out retail surfaces. The time has come for airlines to participate in this area of growth by means of declining airport charges – after all, it is the airlines who draw travelers with high disposable incomes. |
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Growth market Asia: Lufthansa invests in a denser network Lufthansa now offers even better connections to the growth markets in China and India. This increased number of services benefits not only business and leisure travelers but also Germany as a business location. |
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Transatlantic air transport: Agreement now more important than ever The European Commission and the USA have been negotiating an “Open Aviation Area” for a number of years. Such an agreement also needs to include an adaptation of security standards – unreasonable double security checks could then be avoided. |
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++ EU Aviation Conference: Dialogue within the industry ++ Exchange of passenger data: Avoid unnecessary burdens ++ | |||
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Giovanni Bisignani (IATA): Expectations of airlines towards airports |
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AEA: Air transport needs more competition The airport industry is characterised by monopolistic structures. Airlines and passengers pay the price in the shape of excessive fees – political measures are urgently necessary. |
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Privatisation of Germany’s air traffic control Players from the aviation industry should be the successful bidders in the imminent privatisation of Germany’s air traffic control system. Only they can guarantee the necessary quality standards over the long term – in contrast to financial investors. |
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Tax on air tickets: Distortion of competition without winners |
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Security standards: Harness the aviation industry’s know-how |
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++ Trading emissions rights: Open questions, missing bases ++ Olympic Airlines: A new name as sales pitch ++ LTU acquisition: DBA benefits from a competition-distorting government guarantee ++ Lufthansa: On track for growth ++ Intercultural competencies: A yardstick at Lufthansa ++ Mini-airports: PR gimmicks instead of profitability ++ Privatisation of Germany’s air traffic control: Great Britain should serve as an example ++ | |||
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Passenger transfers outside Europe put jobs at risk: No time savings, no improvements in service quality |
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Minor airports: Infrastructure projects without demand |
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AEA chaired by Lufthansa in 2006: Mayrhuber aims to strengthen EU airlines |
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Climate protection: European Airlines should not be treated unfairly |
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Open Aviation Area: Important progress ++ Insurance cover: State guarantees needed to underwrite terrorist risks ++ |
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