The issue of delays in flights and remuneration of air traffic auditors was mentioned by Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas, noting that the government’s aim is to upgrade the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and to create a modern structure with greater flexibility.
Mr Dimas acknowledged that “Eleftherios Venizelos” was facing delays, but stressed that in other European airports the delays are even longer.
At the same time, the minister noted that cooperation with air traffic auditors is good, reminding that in recent months, significant arrangements have been passed on, among other things, independent taxation when they lose their specialty shortly before pension, overwork and hourly compensation.
He even stressed that the earnings of air traffic auditors are particularly high for Greek data: “An air traffic controller with significant experience can get over 120,000 euros a year. They are earnings that are obviously taxed and entitled to the regulation, but they seem to be asking for additional earnings. “
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As he explained, in collaboration with the European Commission, a plan of action of 364 points and 7 pillars is being implemented, with regular progress reports every six weeks.
One of the pillars concerns the conversion of the CAA into a legal entity of public law in order to gain more administrative autonomy. “Today the CAA is an independent service that is directly subject to the minister. This means that issues of even everyday life, such as cleanliness or maintenance, requires a ministerial signature. These are now stopping to exist, “he said.
Tails today in “El. Venizelos’ – Delays of 30-40 minutes on over 266 flights
The suffering for Hundreds of travelers in “Eleftherios Venizelos” continued And today, with domestic and foreign flights delaying in the morning by 30 to 40 minutes.
Delays, according to ERT, with over 266 flights, will continue, as the air traffic auditors decided to control 28 flights per hour and not 36 that had ended up managing.
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The picture from the morning to Eleftherios Venizelos It was nerves, hassle and large queues. According to the report, the delays are expected to increase during the day as all this will go chains.
Yesterday, late in the afternoon the delays arrived both for both internal and foreign flights. The problem began on Thursday morning and it seems that the delays will continue. It should be noted that what the air traffic auditors are demanding is a meeting with the ministry.