Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-12-17-Speech-3-195"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-12-17"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Compensation and assistance to air passengers2
dcterms:Language	"da"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031217.7.3-195"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-12-17-Speech-3-1962
lpv:speaker	lp:Freddy Blak2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EUL/NGL (2001-12-19--2004-07-19)3,3 vice-chair; CONT (2002-01-22--2004-07-19)3,3 unknown; Den frie Socialdemokrat (2002-12-09--2004-07-19)3,3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3,3 member; Delegation for relations with Canada (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, we have, then, finally obtained a compromise proposal concerning compensation for air passengers, and we in the European Parliament, in particular, should be pleased about this proposal. Of Europe’s assemblies, ours is probably the one whose Members travel most as part of our daily work. We are therefore only too well aware of overbooked, delayed flights and poor service, as well as the resultant frustration. I therefore believe that the proposal, involving limits upon delays and compensation in the event of cancellations, would put pressure upon the airlines, which would thus be given a clear incentive to tighten up on departures and get their planes away on time, to the benefit of passengers. It would also hopefully lead to more sensible departure times and clear compensation for passengers whenever they do not leave on time. Details of the compensation payable by the airlines must, however, be publicly available so that people can see clearly what it amounts to. There is, however, a problem I fear may arise. In connection with the legislation, the principle, which is also to apply to package trips, has been introduced of refunding air tickets. That is something I can, of course, only welcome since it places European consumers in a better position. The problem is just that it can often be difficult to discover the correct price of an airline ticket that is part of a package trip. I am certain, however, that this is something that can easily be solved in practice, as and when the problem arises. In general, I am, as I say, well satisfied with the proposal by the Conciliation Committee and hope and expect it to be adopted."@en1

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