Airlines Blast European Leaders' 'Lack Of Leadership'

by John Ydstie, NPR

European airlines are criticizing their governments for what they term "a lack of leadership" in managing airspace restrictions due to volcanic ash. The crisis cost the industry an estimated $200 million a day. An airline trade group said it was "incredible" that Europe's transport ministers had taken five days to organize a teleconference.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 20, 2010