Press Release: Air transport: Commission refers Portugal to the Court of Justice over groundhandling services at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports

The European Commission has decided on the 21 March 2013 to refer Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for incorrect application of the rules on airport groundhandling. The rules regarding baggage handling, ramp handling and freight and mail handling were not being complied with at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports. The Commission was concerned that this could result in uneven conditions between possible groundhandlers and in additional costs and lower service quality for airlines and passengers.