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More competition in airline reservation systems - with protection for consumers Transport

Date

Mon, 09/08/2008

Sections

Transport
Innovation & Enterprise
Trade & Society
Social Europe & Jobs

MEPs adopted a first-reading legislative report on proposals to simplify and modernise the rules for the computerised reservation systems used by high-street and online travel agents to book airline tickets for their customers. MEPs believe this will mean more competition and therefore lower distribution costs, but they also want measures to ensure consumers get a fair deal - and can be presented with environment-friendlier travel options.