Press Release: Air transport: European Commission asks Hungary to ensure fair access to ground handling at Budapest airport

The European Commission has requested Hungary to ensure fair access for providers of ground handling at Budapest Airport. The Commission considers that Hungary is failing to fulfill its obligations under Directive 96/67/EC, whereby any service provider should be able to compete to provide ground handling services – baggage handling, catering services, fuel and oil handling, and passenger transport. Hungary is required to comply with the request which takes the form of a reasoned opinion under EU infringement procedures, within two months, failing which the case may be referred to the EU's Court of Justice.

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