Delta Air Lines could resume flights to the Gulf region should deals, akin to that reached ith Qatar concerning Qatar Airways this week, be struck with UAE-based carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates.
The US State Department said last week that the Qatari government had agreed to published Qatar Airways' financial reports, which are to be audited by an international firm, in a bid to improve transparency at the airline. Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines have collectively accused Qatar Airways, along with Etihad and Emirates, of unfairly benefitting from state subsidization to the detriment of international competition.
Speaking to CNBC, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said talks with the Emiratis were set to commence on a similar deal.
"While we appreciate the work done with the Qataris, there is another big area that needs focus, which is the UAE and specifically Emirates and Etihad," said Bastian. "I know those negotiations are starting and we hope the consultations reach a similar conclusion."
Should a final agreement be reached with the UAE-based airlines, Bastian said Delta could then consider resuming flights to the Middle East (excluding Israel which it already serves) as well as India. It withdrew from both markets in 2015 citing the ME3's alleged subsidization for allowing them to undercut its fares.
05/02/18 ch-aviation
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The US State Department said last week that the Qatari government had agreed to published Qatar Airways' financial reports, which are to be audited by an international firm, in a bid to improve transparency at the airline. Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines have collectively accused Qatar Airways, along with Etihad and Emirates, of unfairly benefitting from state subsidization to the detriment of international competition.
Speaking to CNBC, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said talks with the Emiratis were set to commence on a similar deal.
"While we appreciate the work done with the Qataris, there is another big area that needs focus, which is the UAE and specifically Emirates and Etihad," said Bastian. "I know those negotiations are starting and we hope the consultations reach a similar conclusion."
Should a final agreement be reached with the UAE-based airlines, Bastian said Delta could then consider resuming flights to the Middle East (excluding Israel which it already serves) as well as India. It withdrew from both markets in 2015 citing the ME3's alleged subsidization for allowing them to undercut its fares.
05/02/18 ch-aviation
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