EU MP Andreas Schieder (SPÖ) has made serious accusations against airports and airlines. The Austrian politician accuses the industry of accepting the current chaos and of neither the EU Commission nor the federal government taking any action. "Just in time for the peak travel season, European airports are saying 'Rien ne va plus!' Flight cancellations, unsolicited rebookings, long waiting times, delays and uncooperative information policies; anyone who wants to travel by plane these days needs strong nerves. But anyone who knows the industry and has followed media reports closely knows that the airlines marched into this chaotic summer with their eyes wide open. And the EU Commission watched, because the prominent market position of the major airlines was secured despite the consistent reduction in services. They were happy to take advantage of the billions in Corona aid, but at the same time laid off staff and reduced capacity. It was clear, primarily to the airlines, that the expected high volume of passengers would not be able to be managed in this way. The combination of poor working conditions, outsourcing of staff and constant price competition to the bottom have led to the chaos that we now find at European airports. The ones who are suffering now are consumers and employees,” said Schieder. The Austrian MEP sees the responsibility primarily on EU Commissioners Valean and Vestager, but also on Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens). The latter has repeatedly made it clear with clear statements that she is opposed to short-haul flights and is pushing for rail transport, with a focus on night trains. Around two years ago, the government member announced minimum prices for airline tickets, but these have not yet been implemented. The controversial project, which has massive legal concerns, has been