Airport charges - an introduction
The European Commission published a draft Directive on Airport Charges on 24 January 2007. The draft Directive proposes to set common principles to be respected by airport operators when they determine the charges to airlines for the use of airport services. The Commission has identified tension between airports and airlines over the acceptability and transparency of charges and would therefore like to introduce measures which allow for a level playing field to avoid cases of discontent and discrimination and to improve transparency.
The Government will consult widely with stakeholders before preparing a strategy for negotiating the draft Directive at EU level. Key documents and consultation papers will be posted here as the negotiation process proceeds.
DfT met stakeholders from the aviation industry on 26 April to discuss the Directive. A copy of DfT's presentation is available below.Enquiry point: Helen Watson, Civil Aviation Division.
Email: airport.charges@dft.gsi.gov.uk
European Commission's press release
DfT Presentation to stakeholders on 26 April. (1 Mb)
Airport charges.
- Published:
- 17 May 2007
Draft directive on airport charges (204 kb)
- Published:
- 26 March 2007
European Commission's full impact assessment (365 kb)
- Published:
- 26 March 2007
A summary of the European Commission's full impact assessment (184 kb)
This impact assesment on a draft Directive on airport charges is part of a package of Commission initiatives to support the efficient operations of EU airports.
- Published:
- 26 March 2007
For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.
