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.
The case sparked local controversy over whether it was the municipality's responsibility to fund the airport and airline. The Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries proposed reporting the subsidies to the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA) due to a violation of European Community competition law.