Press Releases
Flight Attendants Urge U.S. Senators to Join Fight for a Level Playing Field
Today, the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies released a new video showcasing some of the flight attendants who have…
Airports Ask For Consultations to Address $42 Billion In Gulf Airline Subsidies
Over 30 local and regional airports have joined a growing coalition that is calling on the U.S. government to open…
Statement on Emirates Filing
“With American jobs at stake, the time for action is increasingly urgent. We respectfully ask that the U.S. government request consultations with Qatar and the UAE, and stand up against these unfair government subsidies that violate our Open Skies agreement.”
FedEx Reverses Policy Stance in New Docket Submission Flip Flops on Need for Level Playing Field, Trade Enforcement
In a letter submitted to the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce and Transportation today, the Partnership for Open & Fair…
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Backs Partnership, Calls for Consultations
Today, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) announced its support for the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies. The NGLCC is joining a diverse and growing group of organizations in calling on the U.S. government to open consultations with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address the massive subsidies they have provided to their government-owned airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.
Bipartisan Group of 21 Senators Urges the U.S. Government to Request Consultations with UAE and Qatar over Airline Subsidies
“These Senators are standing up for the U.S. aviation industry and American jobs and we thank them. Their formal request to the Departments of Transportation and State to open consultations with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for violating Open Skies policy clearly indicates the importance of the U.S. government enforcing its trade agreements. Republicans and Democrats alike understand what’s at stake for the U.S. aviation industry and how these foreign subsidies are undermining American jobs.”