Transport Ministers Agree Directive on Airport Fees

Luxembourg, 7 April - EU transport ministers, meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, reached a political agreement on airport fees for airports with over 5 million passengers yearly or largest airports in a member state. The agreement will contribute to transparency in determining fees in aviation, Slovenian Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav said.

Luxembourg Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot and Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav (right) at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot and Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav (right) at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Transport Minister Radovan Zerjav at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Luxembourg European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot at the meeting of EU transport ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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