Ryanair demand swift implementation of Commission proposals

Ryanair today welcomed the latest proposals from the European Commission on transparency of air fares, but called for the plan to be implemented sooner.

The airline commented that today’s proposals were “another PR exercise by the EU Transport Commission, which again hides their failure to tackle issues of real importance to European air travellers”.

“This morning’s announcement by the EU Transport Commission on transparency of air fares is welcome,” said Ryanair’s chief executive, Michael O’Leary. “But one has to ask why European air passengers will have to wait 18 months until December 2007 for this Commission to even implement its own proposals?

“This morning’s press conference from the Transport Commission highlights its preference for press releases, instead of taking real action to advance the interests of European consumers.”