AUA Flight Rights in Russia: EU Proceedings Against Austria

Politics ♦ Published: October 27, 2010; 19:43 ♦ (Vindobona)

Due to the so far preferential treatment of Austrian Airlines in Russia, Austria is now accused by the European Commission of breach of contract.

AUA Flight Rights in Russia: EU Proceedings Against Austria / Picture: © European Commission

The EU accuses the Republic of Austria of breach of contract. Proccedings will be instituted on Thursday by the Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas. The accusation concerns an agreement of Austria with Russia, according to which Austrian Airlines was awarded landing rights by Russia which do not apply automatically to all EU airlines.

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