Airline Discontent: ADP Faces Criticism from Air France CEO

Groupe ADP defends itself against claims from Air France-KLM that it favors foreign airlines at Charles De Gaulle Airport. CEO Benjamin Smith alleges unequal treatment despite ADP's statement highlighting collaborative efforts to address competitiveness challenges and improve terminal capacity for Air France-KLM.

Groupe ADP, the operator of major Parisian airports, has responded to allegations from Air France-KLM's CEO, suggesting preferential treatment for foreign airlines at Charles De Gaulle Airport.

In remarks to Le Parisien, CEO Benjamin Smith claimed French state-owned ADP gives foreign carriers a smoother disembarkation and embarkation process compared to Air France-KLM.

In reply, ADP expressed surprise at Smith's comments but assured it was collaborating with Air France-KLM to enhance operational efficiency, aiming to consistently improve gate accessibility for its partner airline.

(With inputs from agencies.)