スペインの航空会社の再編成の必要性、競争力の強化、生産性の向上
TONY TYLER / DIRECTOR GENERAL DE IATA
Hacia unas aerolíneas europeas más competitivas
El Gobierno español debe dejar de obstaculizar al sector de la aviación y facilitar los cambios
TONY TYLER 27 ENE 2013 - 00:01 CET
TONY TYLER / CEO of IATA
Towards more competitive European airlines
The Spanish government should stop obstructing the aviation sector and facilitate change
TONY TYLER 27 ENE 2013 - 00:01 CET
The business maintains global connectivity, aviation, hangs in the balance. In 2013, airlines will have a net profit margin of 1.3%. In Europe, the situation is even more precarious, as planned by 2013, European aviation losses recorded another year. And if we focus only on the network airlines, which offer global connectivity to Europe, key trade and ultimately for employment, expected a loss of 1,300 million euros, according to the Association of European Airlines.
Certainly, the poor performance of the European aviation industry have to do with the economic crisis in the continent, but that does not explain everything. The problems facing the sector beyond the current economic conditions.
Compare Europe with North America. It is expected that U.S. airlines are those that contribute most to the benefits of the sector, with some 3,400 million dollars (2,530 million euros), and that even though they face similar problems to those with European companies : a very high fuel prices, a lackluster economic performance and an even slower growth (0.4% compared with 2.2% in Europe).
How is it, then, that U.S. airlines have better results? The key is in the process of consolidation and restructuring that most of them have been or are being carried out. Almost all have been involved in bankruptcy proceedings. It is difficult and painful process, but they are allowing combat economic difficulties better than European companies.
The rate hike could cost 1,600 million euros for the Spanish economy "
Besides all this, and in a much greater degree than other companies in the world, European airlines face significant structural barriers in their way to achieve sustained profitability, such as the high cost of airport infrastructure and management air routes. For example, the Spanish government last year increased airport charges by 28% on average, and 50% in Madrid and Barcelona. The increase took effect on July 1 and not consulted the industry. And to make matters worse, on January 1, airport charges increased again five points above inflation in October 2012, reaching an increase of 8.5%. Research by the Board of Airline Representatives in Spain indicates that this rate may reduce the flow of tourist arrivals at 2.9 million, with a cost to tourism and the Spanish economy up to 1,600 million euros.
In general, this increase corresponds with reality. The European Commission has responded positively to requests for an investigation, and we hope to take a favorable decision quickly, because the economic damage caused by this erroneous decision increases daily.
The ineffectiveness of air traffic is another unnecessary burden. According to Commission estimates, the cost of a journey in European airspace doubles the cost of a similar course in the U.S.. The achievement of the SES seeks to solve this situation, specifically, it aims to reduce the average cost per flight of 800 to 400 euros by 2020. Spain is addressing this issue, but is virtually alone, in the European Union, the project has been delayed, does not meet the objectives and, as a result of this delay, they are not getting the expected economic benefits.
Finally, Europe is not attractive for business. Taxes are high and regulations are onerous. Legislation of passenger rights is a case in point. All, airlines, passengers and regulators want travelers reach their destination without delay, but the EU has decided that all the onus on the airlines, regardless of the reason for trip interruption. Making an airline compensates passengers for strikes by air traffic controllers, airport staff or volcanic eruptions adds cost to airlines. This makes the industry less competitive, and also can not solve the problem, which is to ensure that passengers arrive on time to your destination.
High taxes and burdensome regulations make Europe less attractive for airlines "
Growth and employment should top the list of priorities of European governments. Aviation is key to the evolution of both variables: in Europe generates about eight million jobs and economic activity of 475,000 million euros.
It is necessary that a normative vision clear note the importance of the aviation sector. Governments have a responsibility to provide legal and profitable infrastructures, especially when the situation is a monopoly. Spain's leadership in the fight against the high cost of air traffic control must immediately join the reduction in airport charges. This will help airlines to become more competitive and thus, develop connectivity, crucial to the Spanish economy.
In a dynamic and highly competitive air where only the best survive, Spanish airlines are responding well: some are growing strongly by developing new business models, while others are at the forefront of the consolidation European and restructuring processes. These innovations allow these changes and ensure connectivity, generating jobs in Spain. Rather than stand in the way, the government should facilitate change and the economic benefits that flow from it.
Tony Tyler is the president and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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