10-07-2018 15:30
Public hearing: Airline distribution channel discrimination
JAN 4Q1
The TRAN Committee conducted a public hearing on the issue of "Airline distribution channel discrimination". Along with representatives of airlines, global distribution systems and digital applications, travel agents and passengers, the Committee wished to better understand the current situation and the future developments of this industry, so essential to the air transport sector.
Issues of neutrality and transparency in the provision of air transport services were also tackled and the Committee examined cases of possible discrimination against passengers. The hearing took place on Tuesday 10 July from 15:30 in room JAN 4Q1 and was webstreamed.
- Programme of the hearing (PDF - 29 KB)
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Presentations
- Olivier Hours, Head of NDC Engagement and Adoption, IATA (International Air Transport Association) (PDF - 43 KB)
- Michel De Blust, Secretary General, ECTAA (European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations) (PDF - 111 KB)
- Stéphane Pingaud, Co-founder & CEO, FLYIIN (GmbH) (PDF - 71 KB)
- Arriën Kruyt, Board Member, EPF (European Passengers’ Federation) (PDF - 159 KB)
- Christoph Klenner, Secretary General, ETTSA (European Technology & Travel Services Association) (PDF - 223 KB)