European Parliament
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves  (PPE ),
in writing.
(PT)
The European Union has revolutionised air services by enabling low-cost airlines to use secondary airports, thereby making unprecedented mobility in Europe possible. This proposal is based on the same mobility objectives and is intended to legislate on the definition of a regional airport and to prevent abusive practices, such as levying improper charges based on classifying the airport in question differently. These charges could even threaten the activity of regional airports. In fact, European regional airports are key to creating an efficient and well-functioning EU transport network that facilitates trade and ensures mobility for a greater number of people. I voted for this resolution for all these reasons.

