A war of words seems to have unfolded between the European Airports Council and Ryanair over the on-board baggage issue and the carrying of "Duty Free". Mr McNamara of Ryanair has pointed out that Ryanair only fly to 5% of locations that are legally able to sell Duty Free goods, those that are outside the EU area. Whilst Mr Jankovec, the ACI spokesman, appears to be discussing the overall concept of airport shopping, sometimes known in Europe as "Travel Value".
Of course, many people buy goods in EU airports thinking they are "Duty Free", but often they are just cheaper due to low duties in those countries, like liquors and tobaccos in Spain and Portugal.
It seems that this debate will now run and run and it will be interesting to see how it evolves, but as the debate runs, the concept of delivering "Duty Free" goods on arrival at the airports gains credibility. Buying on arrival means that passengers do not have to worry about whether their purchases will fit within the carry-on baggage allowance.
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