12 Amendments of Carlos COELHO related to 2016/2062(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the importance of the aviation sector as an engine for growth, employment and new business opportunities for the European economy, and its crucial role in the mobility of goods, people and services in the internal market;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises the importance of the aviation sector in the European aeronautics industry, a world leader in the production of civil aircraft that is responsible for more than 500 000 jobs in the EU;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recognizes the benefits from the liberalisation of the air transport in the EU and creation of the single market for the air passenger services;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Urges the Council to make a quick progress in the adoption process of the revised regulations on the air passenger rights1a; __________________ 1aProposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights and Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air (COM(2013)0130 – C7- 0066/2013 – 2013/0072(COD))
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RegreHighlights that the public consultation undertaken in advance of the Aviation Strategy indicates that consumers still face challenges when booking air travel; calls on the Commission to report more fully on the progress made to bring travel websites into compliance with EU law, and its future plans for enforcement in this area;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that firms providing services in the aviation sector should provide consumers with clear and comprehensive information that will not mislead consumers; takes the view that such information should be legible and written in comprehensible terms, without applying practices or contractual conditions that discriminate against consumers or create mistrust within the EU internal market, in particular in the area of online purchases;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses that particular attention should be paid to the needs of vulnerable consumers as part of the strategy, with regard not just to accessibility, but also to access to information and protection of their rights;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the development of the new technologies and digital solutions could bring significant benefits, for instance making the security measures more efficient and consumer friendly, without lowering the safety standards;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Highlights the importance of a coordinated approach among Member States in areas related to the aviation sector, such as tourism, safety, consumer policy and the environment;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Takes the view that an aviation strategy for Europe should respect the principle of territorial cohesion; takes the view that particular attention should be given to the smallest airports, especially in the outermost and less populated regions where the growth in air routes and moderate airport taxes are vital for the local economy;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. While recognising the potential of the rapidly expanding use of the drones, having a passenger safety and security as a priority urges the Commission to put in place an adequate framework to ensure their safe use within the EU;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Highlights the need for air agents and operators to promote the 112 European emergency number on their websites and e-tickets;