Airlines for America meets with ECAC Secretariat
Paris, 15 March 2023 — Executive Secretary Patricia Reverdy led a delegation from the ECAC Secretariat in a meeting with representative of Airlines for America (A4A) during the organisation’s recent visit to Paris. The meeting provided insight into A4A’s latest engagement with authorities in the United States, as well as their recent conversations with European stakeholders.
The US delegation raised the subject of air connectivity in the context of Russian overflight restrictions, and were interested in plans for modernised European travel authorisation systems and initiatives such as the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
Perspectives on sustainability were shared during the meeting. A4A expressed its support for the initial steps being taken globally by governments and industry to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel into the aviation sector but was concerned about global production levels. They also conveyed a wish to maintain their engagement in Europe. Passenger rights and communications from the aviation sector were highlighted as important areas of interest.
The ECAC Secretariat shared best practices in related work, informing A4A of the ECAC Quality Assistance Programme for the Transport of Persons with Reduced Mobility (QAP) and the ECAC Network of Communication Specialists (NETCOM).