The European Parliament adopted by 571 votes to 44, with 35 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Air Transport Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United States of America, of the other part.
In line with the recommendation made by its Committee on Transport and Tourism, Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement.
The Agreement aims to facilitate the expansion of international air transport opportunities by opening access to markets and maximising benefits for consumers, airlines, workers and communities on both sides of the Atlantic ocean.