The case raised local debate about whether it was the municipality's job to subsidize the airport and the airline. The Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries announced that they would consider reporting the subsidies to the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA) for violation of the European Community competition law.
Local discussion arose regarding the municipality's obligation to support the airport and airline through subsidies. In response, the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries suggested that they might report these subsidies to the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA), citing a breach in European Community competition laws.