Monthly Archives: May 2015
Etihad Airways tries to redefine “subsidy”
What is the difference between a) receiving interest-free government “loans” with no repayment obligation, and b) undergoing a bankruptcy restructuring process that involves no taxpayer money and includes oversight by an independent judiciary? Nothing, says Etihad Airways.
Coming Together for a Level Playing Field
Our case against the Gulf carriers’ massive subsidization represents a fight for one of our most treasured American ideals: If…
Playing with house money
Some say that if you repeat a thing over and over, you start to believe it. I’m starting to think that is what’s happening with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline.
Majority of House wants Gulf consultations
Last week, Reps. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), Robert Dold (R-IL), Steve Israel (D-NY), Tom Emmer (R- MN), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Paul Cook (R-CA) and 256 other members came together because they see the Gulf carriers’ unfair business practices as a direct threat to American jobs.