Europe to get tough on airports?

With little fanfare, and only after a small delay, the European Commission has released its long-awaited proposal on airport regulations.

It was partly prompted by IATA's rantings on airport charges, which grew in volume in recent years.

Airline Business will analyse the proposal in its March issue, but you will see the February issue first, with Cathay Pacific chief Philip Chen on the cover.

So, in the meantime, here are the first reactions to the proposal from ACI Europe, the Association of European Airlines and IATA.