Articles tagged “open skies”

Tourism

Brazil Open Skies Deal Is Great But Incomplete Without a Visa Waiver Program

Do travelers care more about cheaper airfares or not having to schlep to a consulate, pay for a visa, and wait weeks or months for it to arrive? Many travel brands would say visa waivers are more important, and many travelers would agree. The U.S. doesn't seem to be in the business lately of making it easier for travelers to visit, visa waiver program aside.
Tourism

Southeast Asia Wants to Copy Europe’s Visa-Free Travel

Southeast Asian countries have a grand vision for visa-free travel, massive infrastructure projects and more airline competition to grow route networks. However, too much bureaucracy and political unrest stand in the way for this to become a reality in the near-term.
Airlines

AirAsia CEO Supports Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Dispute

The low-cost, long-haul model will come to Asia, says AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, if customers are willing to pay for it. Fernandes isn't shy about saying he's jealous about some of the moves Norwegian Air has made.