Activities of Hans-Peter MAYER related to 2013/0072(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (debate)
Compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (A7-0020/2014 - Georges Bach) (vote)
Amendments (23)
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to strengthen air passengers’ protection in the event of cancellations of flights due to the insolvency of an air carrier or the suspension of an air carrier’s operations due to the revocation of its operating licence, air carriers should be obliged to provide evidence of security for the reimbursement of passengers or their repatriation.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Airports and airport users such as air carriers and, ground handling companies and air traffic control services should cooperate to minimise the impact of multiple flight disruptions on passengers by ensuring their care and rerouting. To this end, they should prepare contingency plans for such occurrences and work together in the development of such planswith European, national, regional and local authorities in the development of such plans. Existing contingency plans should, if necessary, be adapted accordingly.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In order to take account of the financial impact on the air transport sector in the low-cost sector as well, it should be possible to claim compensatory payments amounting to the full price of the fare, but not exceeding the amounts referred to in this Regulation. This fare should cover the outward and homeward flights, including all ancillary charges, for example for baggage. This entitlement should apply, for the corresponding amount, for each flight delayed. Accordingly, where an outward journey and a return journey are delayed, there should be an entitlement to two compensatory payments, each covering the total ticket price.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point w
Article 2 – point w
«tarmac delay» means, at departure, the time the aircraft remains on the ground between the startend of boarding of the passengers and the take-off time of the aircraft or, at arrival, the time between the touch-down of the aircraft and the start of disembarkation of the passengers;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(ca) The following paragraph 5a is added: '5a. In the event of cancellation of a flight due to the insolvency of an air carrier or suspension of operations of an air carrier, passengers shall have the right to reimbursement or a return flight to the point of departure in accordance with point (a) of Article 8(1) and the right to care as specified in Article 9. Air carriers shall provide sufficient evidence of security for the costs of reimbursement and repatriation.’
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
The following is inserted before paragraph 1: ‘-1. Air carriers shall ensure that contact personnel or third parties appointed to act as agents of the air carrier concerned are available at every airport where they operate in order to provide passengers with the necessary information about their rights, including complaint procedures, to assist them, and to take immediate action if flights have been disrupted or baggage has been lost or delayed .’
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16 a – paragraph 2
Article 16 a – paragraph 2
If a passenger wants to lodge a claim with, or make a complaint to, the air carrier with regard to his rights under this Regulation, he shall submit itin connection with the rights laid down in this Regulation, he shall do so in writing or in electronic form within 3 months from the date on which the flight was performed or was scheduled to be performedgin. Within 7 days of receiving the claim or complaint, the carrier shall confirm theits receipt of the complaint to the passenger. Within two months of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall be required to provide a full answer to the passenger.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16 a – paragraph 5
Article 16 a – paragraph 5
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 6 d – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 d – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In addition to the permitted maximum hand luggage allowance, passengers may carry in the cabin, free of charge, up to 5 kg of essential personal items or belongings, including airport shopping.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 1 – point ii a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point ii a (new)
war, political unrest, and riots rendering impossible the safe operation of the flight;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 1 – point vi a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point vi a (new)
bird strike;
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 1 – point vii a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point vii a (new)
official radar blackout in the airspace concerned and closure of an airport by the airport managing body;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point i
Annex 1 – point 2 – point i
technical problems inherent in the normal operation of the aircraft, such as a problem identified during the routine maintenance or during the pre-flight check of the aircraft or which arises due to failure to correctly carry out such maintenance or pre-flight check; andnot to be considered as extraordinary for the purposes of point 1(ii);
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii
unavailability of flight crew or cabin crew (unless caused by labour disputes).;
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii a (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii a (new)
severe weather conditions, unless the airspace or airport concerned has been officially closed by the airport managing body;
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii b (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii b (new)
the onset of winter, given that aircraft have to be kept operational;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii c (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii c (new)
any delays caused by incidents affecting a preceding flight;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii d (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii d (new)
removal of ownerless baggage from the hold;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii e (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii e (new)
iced-up engine, no de-icer;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii f (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii f (new)
damage to the aircraft on the ground by a third party shortly before the scheduled departure time;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii g (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 – point ii g (new)
labour disputes at the operating air carrier.