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APR 18, 2005 (newstodate): Among the topics to be discussed at the forthcoming FAGSA AGM, the discrepancy between cargo GSAs' remuneration and increasing burdens will most probably rank high on the agenda.
-I am aware that several members will demand that FAGSA facilitates a thorough discussion on these issues that threaten the traditional close working relationship between airlines and their cargo GSAs, says Helge Luehr, FAGSA president.
-We are indeed deeply worried that the good cooperation that has so far marked the relations between us has come under increasing pressure as our members suffer under the administrative burdens to calculate, handle, invoice and collect the various surcharges levied on the industry, in addition to the financial liabilities footed by the cargo GSAs on behalf of their airline principals, he says.
-We also cannot ignore the fact that many cargo GSAs are now in all discretion beginning to formulate own strategies towards seeking abrogation of contracts with airlines that refuse to negotiate improved terms for cooperation.
-I remain confident that a continued and confident cooperation between airlines and cargo GSAs is vital to the sound development of the industry. I am therefore also dedicated to seeking a viable solution to the problems that are now surfacing as many GSAs are coming to the point where the discrepancy between obligations and remuneration is becoming intolerable, says Helge Luehr.
-I am aware that several members will demand that FAGSA facilitates a thorough discussion on these issues that threaten the traditional close working relationship between airlines and their cargo GSAs, says Helge Luehr, FAGSA president.
-We are indeed deeply worried that the good cooperation that has so far marked the relations between us has come under increasing pressure as our members suffer under the administrative burdens to calculate, handle, invoice and collect the various surcharges levied on the industry, in addition to the financial liabilities footed by the cargo GSAs on behalf of their airline principals, he says.
-We also cannot ignore the fact that many cargo GSAs are now in all discretion beginning to formulate own strategies towards seeking abrogation of contracts with airlines that refuse to negotiate improved terms for cooperation.
-I remain confident that a continued and confident cooperation between airlines and cargo GSAs is vital to the sound development of the industry. I am therefore also dedicated to seeking a viable solution to the problems that are now surfacing as many GSAs are coming to the point where the discrepancy between obligations and remuneration is becoming intolerable, says Helge Luehr.