The US Big Three – American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines – need to test their complaints via the IATFCPA process or drop them, writes Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline
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Aeromexico
Aeromexico cuts jobs as Emirates launches new Mexico City flight
Mexican carrier and the country’s pilots union have vowed to take legal action to prevent Emirates’ fifth freedom flight to Mexico City through Barcelona
American Airlines
US airlines’ anti-Gulf carrier lobbying efforts ‘a colossal failure’ says Emirates
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged the ‘Big Three’ US carriers to either file a formal complaint or end their lobbying campaign against Gulf carriers including Emirates
Aeromexico
Emirates airline to launch new flights to Mexico City via Barcelona
Emirates airline had to include Barcelona stopover due to Mexico City’s elevation, said Sir Tim Clark
Emirates Airline
US, UAE to ‘fully maintain’ 2002 Open Skies agreement
In May, Emirates CEO and chairman Sheikh Ahmed said that the airline could expand its US operations
Air Transport Agreement
Oman, Czech Republic ink air transport agreement
Airlines from Oman, Czech Republic free to operate direct flights or sign codeshare agreements
Abu Dhabi
UAE, India to make flights more affordable, says ambassador
Dr. Ahmed Al Banna said that the weekly capacity of 168,000 seats between the two countries does not meet demand
Abdul Hakim Mohammed Al-Tamimi
Saudi aims to receive 30m Haj, Umrah pilgrams by 2030
GACA will introduce a number of initiatives to improve air transport for the private sector during Haj and Umrah seasons
Aeromexico
UAE, Mexican authorities working to establish ‘Fifth Freedom’ flights
UAE and Mexican aviation authorities have reportedly agreed to operate a direct service between the two countries following maintenance and technical improvements at Mexico City’s airport
American travellers
Emirates airline a favourite among American travellers, report shows
YouGov statistics show that Emirates is perceived as the “best quality” airline among American business travellers.
American Airlines
Emirates hits out at US rivals over ‘hollow allegations’
Dubai-based airline urges Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines to concentrate on improving services rather than trying to stifle Emirates’ growth in the US
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Middle East airlines set to see net profits rise to $1.3bn in 2018
Bottom line set to be boosted by an improvement in aero-political relations with the United States, says IATA
American Airlines
American Airlines could partner with UAE carriers if they stick to ‘freeze’ on US flights
CEO Doug Parker was speaking at annual general meeting of aviation’s largest association being held in Sydney this year
Aeromexico
Controversy swirls in Mexico over potential Emirates flight from Spain
Mexico’s tourism minister said that an Emirates ‘fifth freedom’ flight route from Barcelona would boost tourist numbers from the MENA region and India
Aviation
Aviation focus: Who won the UAE-US flight rights dispute?
Opinion: The UAE points to the continuation of the 2002 Open Skies accord as evidence of victory, while US carriers say the revised deal is in their favour
American Airlines
Video: Is US-UAE open skies dispute really over?
In 2002 the US and UAE agreed to allow carriers unrestricted flight rights into either country. Since then the agreement has been continually called into question by the big three US carriers, United, American and Delta, who claim that airlines from the Gulf, including Emirates and Etihad, were able to grow rapidly thanks to government subsidies that violated terms of the agreement.
Aviation
UAE carriers could face new competition in India after US aviation deal
US carrier Delta has said it will look to resume flights to India after the UAE says it has no plans to grow flights into the US