Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-12-13-Speech-2-404"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-12-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:The rights of persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air2
dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20051213.62.2-404"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-12-13-Speech-2-4052
lpv:speaker	lp:Dieter-Lebrecht Koch2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; EMPL (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2007-11-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2006-12-31)3 member; TRAN (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, with this legislation, we are most clearly deciding on the rights of more than 50 million Europeans with particular needs when travelling by air. We may even be deciding on our own lives, as anyone could be affected – whether it be as a result of an accident or of illness. In fact, we shall probably all be affected; that is to say, as a result of old age. After all, we all want to live to old age. We do not want to be old, however, and certainly not to do without mobility. I am confident that we shall succeed in pushing through equal opportunities and non-discrimination for travel, too. We are starting today with air transport, and tomorrow we shall be discussing similar aspects in rail, bus and waterborne transport. I am proud of the European Union for creating – in the shape of this regulation – the first legislation especially for people with disabilities. The proposal provides that an air carrier or tour operator may not refuse to accept a reservation for a flight on the grounds of reduced mobility of the passenger. It does, however, permit certain exceptions. For example, the reservation can be refused if the size of the aircraft or the absence of cabin crew do not permit the carriage of persons with reduced mobility. In that case, however, the person concerned must be offered alternatives. The second key point in the proposal after the carriage obligation consists in the establishment of the quality and quantity of high-level assistance. In future, this will also – but not exclusively – be available from the airlines operating out of EU airports. It is good that there is a consensus that the cost of particular services for air passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility must be shared equally by all air passengers. I would ask my fellow Members to support the Evans report tomorrow."@en1

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