Speaker Biograghy: In the last few years Roberto has worked with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on intelligence, policy and compliance. He has also given consulting services to several airlines, airports and PRM service providers to improve access to air travel for disabled people. Roberto has been a member of the UK CAA Access to Air Travel Advisory Group since December 2012, and the Easyjet Special Assistance Advisory Group since May 2012. He also chaired the PRMs and Ageing Population track at Passenger Terminal CONFERENCE 2015 and 2016.


Day 3 - 16 March
Session: Ageing Population & PRMs

09:00 - 09:00 - Conference Chair

Day 3 - 16 March
Session: Ageing Population & PRMs

12:55 - 13:30 - Panel Discussion: Is there a way to contain PRM charges within acceptable levels?
Synopsis: With very few exceptions, PRM charges have been increasing year on year since they first came into force in 2008/2009. Traffic numbers show the growth in passengers requesting assistance is three times faster than the total number of passengers. With the PRM charge applying to all departing passengers, the faster growth of the PRM segment is seeding the ground for a sharper increase in the charge in the years ahead. The panel will discuss how airports and service providers plan to cope with traffic increase and give passengers with disabilities quality service without having to dramatically increase the PRM charge.