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Articles tagged “gulf carriers”

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Emirates President Won’t Rule Out More U.S.-Europe Nonstop Flights

It's funny. Fifth Freedom flights — those are routes where an airline flies from a place other than its home country — account for roughly 1 percent of Emirates' capacity, according to the airline's president. And Emirates has only two such routes to the United States. But it's a hot topic among airline insiders, and it doesn't sound like that will change.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

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U.S. and United Arab Emirates Reach Deal to Solve Open Skies Spat

The big three Gulf carriers are still very important, but because of a variety of reasons, they're no longer as scary as they were a few years ago. Still, this is good news for U.S. airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

U.S. and United Arab Emirates Reach Deal to Solve Open Skies Spat

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American Airlines Believes It Doesn’t Need Over-the-Top Luxury to Compete With Gulf Carriers

We're not surprised American Airlines is not interested in blinged-out first and business class cabins. But we're still slightly puzzled at the U.S. carriers' anger toward the Gulf airlines. Yes, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar receive government assistance, but so do a lot of airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

American Airlines Believes It Doesn’t Need Over-the-Top Luxury to Compete With Gulf Carriers

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The EU Wants to Make it Easier to Deal With Unfair Aviation Competition

While there is no specific mention of the big Gulf airlines, they would likely be a target for any new measure designed to rein in supposed anti-competitive practices. European airlines, alongside those in the U.S., have long said the likes of Emirates and Etihad have an unfair advantage. European airlines surely welcome any new rule that attempts to level the playing field.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

The EU Wants to Make it Easier to Deal With Unfair Aviation Competition

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Airline Trade Group Launches Ad Campaign to Support Open Skies Agreements

This is a small ad buy, but good for Hawaiian, JetBlue and Fedex to spend money to try to persuade political types. Open Skies agreements are helpful for consumers, and for global trade. If the U.S. takes a protectionist stance against the UAE and Qatar, the repercussions could hurt U.S. businesses.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

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UK Transport Secretary Reveals Little About Reasoning Behind Electronics Ban

The fact that Grayling’s comments came on the same day as a terrorist attack on London underlines the threat posed. Nevertheless, so many questions remain unanswered: why are the destinations covered different to the U.S.? What about those traveling with hand luggage only? What about insurance? For the moment, there is plenty of confusion.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 7 years ago

UK Transport Secretary Reveals Little About Reasoning Behind Electronics Ban

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How Turkish Air Will Recover After Airport Attacks and Coup Plot

Turkish Airlines has had a terrible month, but the airline could bounce back faster than some passengers might expect.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

How Turkish Air Will Recover After Airport Attacks and Coup Plot

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U.S. Airlines Set to Lose Major Battle Against Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate

Delta, United, and American wanted the U.S. State Department to take unprecedented action against Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. But the government didn't opt for a brash approach. This may well be the beginning of the end of the complaints.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

U.S. Airlines Set to Lose Major Battle Against Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate

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Skift CMO Interviews: Etihad and the Advantages of Building an Airline From Scratch

Etihad has had the advantage of a clean slate to work on and--some argue--a generous budget to work with. But, when we look back at airline history, other airlines also had these advantages at some point or other. What makes Etihad unique is how much it has done with those resources and opportunities to position and differentiate its brand--and how quickly it has accomplished these aims.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 8 years ago

Skift CMO Interviews: Etihad and the Advantages of Building an Airline From Scratch

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EU Airports Increasingly Turn to Private Investment to Compete With Global Counterparts

The process of privatization in aviation, including that of airport infrastructure, has been a difficult one over the past two decades, but as it continues it promises to bring greater efficiencies and competitive advantages.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 8 years ago