Airlines Call on the EU to Delay Pollution Reporting Rules


Skift Take

The airline industry's push to delay pollution reporting rules could be seen as a delay tactic. But the EU should have the systems in place to support new reporting rules.

A new law requiring airlines to report pollutants to the European Union took effect this month. However, airline industry groups have warned the EU that they are unable to comply because the reporting system has not yet been launched. 

In a letter first reported by Reuters and seen by Skift, Airlines for Europe and the German Aviation Association, whose members include Easyjet, IAG,