Amadeus welcomes the Inception Impact Assessment of the CRS Code of Conduct. Amadeus believes that a significantly revised and updated CRS Code of Conduct is needed to correct serious competition challenges in the EU airline ticket distribution market.
EU consultation
Possible revision of the Code of Conduct for computerised reservation systems (CRS)
7 submissions from 7 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.
The Commission lists 36 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 7 from organizations. Not shown, by design: submissions from private individuals, which we never publish, and anything filed since our last weekly refresh.
Who showed up
6 submissions from industry — companies and their trade associations — against 1 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 6 industry submissions for every one from civil society.
Industry 6Civil society 1Public authorities, academia, other 0
Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations — a body that filed twice is counted twice.
The file, right now
The consultation closed on 18 May 2021 — it ran from 23 Feb 2021.
- Policy area
- Transport (DG MOVE)
- Where it stands
- Awaiting adoption
- Adoption expected
- 31 Dec 2021
How it got here
- Impact assess incep4 Sept 2020
- Public consultation18 May 2021
Also on the Commission’s pipeline for this file, with no date recorded: Proposal for a regulation.
Showing 7 of 7 submissions.
EP
European Passengers' Federation
· · filed 3 Sept 2020 · source
The European Passengers’ Federation (EPF) links Europe’s major passenger organisations and represents the interests of travellers at EU level. EPF campaigns for strong passenger rights, a seamless multimodal travel experience and a public transport system that is inclusive and accessible.
VD
Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. (VDR)
· · filed 3 Sept 2020 · source
The VDR is in favour of a fundamental revision of the CRS Code of Conduct. CRSs are and remain important agents of air travel for business travellers. In the context of changing market realities due to the entry of new entrants of growing importance, such as direct channels, OTAs and online content aggregators, the VDR considers it appropriate to implement different measures to improve market efficiency and promote…
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Lufthansa Group welcomes the recent publication of the Inception Impact Assessment (Ref. Ares 3635812 - 09/07/2020) on a potential review of the CRS Code of Conduct (Regulation EC 80/2009) and we appreciate the possibility offered to share comments on this Inception Impact Assessment.
Dear Ladies and Gentleman, the VIR representing the interests of the digital travel industry in Germany, strongly supports the principles of the CRS Code of Conduct, but agrees as the prior evaluation of the EU has proven, that the code of conduct as it is in place now, is not granting a fair competition and transparency for the consumer any-more.
This possible revision of the Code is welcomed by eu travel tech. eu travel tech supports the principles the Code promotes: level playing field, transparency for consumers and business users and fair competition.
A Regulation of Computer Reservation Systems for flights is needed more than ever. However due to market developments with new players providing the same or similar services like the traditional CRS/GDS an enlargement of the scope and a proper enforcement is urgently needed to achieve a level playing field and allow for real transparency and choice.
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