Danair Cross-Channel Fares
Reynolds said Danair’s filed fares matched IATA rates and were approved, but he would not approve fares that undermined year-round services; he cited UK confirmation that Danair’s rates would follow IATA.
asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the commercial manager of an airline (details supplied) stated last month that his airline would be prepared to charge cheaper fares on the Irish services but that these would be unlikely to be approved, and if he will ensure that such approval will be given.
Comment on this
The fares filed by Danair for their cross-channel services are in accordance with IATA rates and have been approved by me. While I am always willing to examine any filing on its merits I would not be prepared to approve any fare which would tend to undermine the economics of cross-channel services and militate against the operation of year-round services on the present extensive network of Ireland/UK routes.
Comment on this
Is it correct that Danair were prepared to charge a lower fare but the Minister's Department would not agree to this proposal?
Comment on this
I would like to tell the Deputy that in recent letters informing us of Danair's cross-channel designation the Department of Trade in the UK told us that Danair's tariff and cargo rates would be in accordance with IATA rates. Presumably this information was supplied to the UK Department of Trade by Danair.
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