Etihad built a very useful network within the EU by buying stakes in EU airlines. The idea was that this would circumvent limitations on air service. The strategy has largely been successful. Then a German court said “No more“. In…
Norwegian is an airline that is not waiting for the US to approve its plans. Yesterday the airline launched service between New York and the French Caribbean. Today its Baltimore’s turn. Boston is also part of this new service. Views:…
The Big 3 US carriers began a war of words in March, with a complaint that the Gulf carriers were being unfairly subsidized and asking that Open Skies authorities be revoked. Etihad, one of the Big 3 Gulf carriers, has…
Guest Editorial by Fabio Gigante, Italy. Mr. Gigante is an aviation reporter and writes for JP4, VOLARE, Target, Aviazione Civile, la REPUBBLICA (cronaca di Palermo) and Capo Segreteria Provveditorato Interregionale per le Opere Pubbliche. The Italian airline led by Silvano…
The fracas between the ME3 and US3 is getting attention. Kudos to CAPA for setting up this debate. The people involved in the two hour debate were: American Airlines, Senior VP Government Affairs, Will Ris Americans for Fair Skies, President,…