A PYMNTS Company

EC investigating La Rochelle airport to see if it received incompatible state aid

By  |  February 8, 2012

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine if France’s La Rochelle airport has received incompatible state aid. La Rochelle airport is operated by the Chamber of Commerce, which received approximately €3 million in public subsidies between 2002 and 2005. The Commission is looking into financial arrangements, rebates, and marketing agreements between public authorities, the airport, and airlines.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    Source: EC Press Release

     

    Related content: The State Aid Action Plan: A Bold Move or a Timid Step in the Right Direction? (Frederic Jenny, ESSEC Business School)