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EC Vice President makes statement on possible measures to overcome ash cloud crisis

Siim Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission, made 27 April a statement on the economic impact of the volcanic ash cloud crisis on the air transport industry. "I have today informed the College of Commissioners on a possible package of measures to help the air transport industry to overcome this difficult crisis."
"I want to highlight what I see as the main elements where we can provide relief at European level. First, there are temporary measures where flexibility is needed in applying EU rules to ease the pressure on airlines. For example, Airlines need to be able to keep slots which were not used during this crisis period." Read moreexternal link, opens in new window»
Last updated on 06 May 10