Middle East backlash tipped

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 July 2010

European reports say EC governments faced with requests from Middle East carriers for additional traffic rights are moving to a defensive position.

KLM ceo Peter Hartman reportedly has said he expects Emirates and others will face "more and more reluctance [from governments] to grant traffic rights."

British Airways ceo Willie Walsh stated the carriers' expansion represents a threat to long-haul European carriers.

"It’s definitely going to have an impact on the business," he said.

Middle East backlash tipped

Latest News

Wednesday, 14 July 2010

European reports say EC governments faced with requests from Middle East carriers for additional traffic rights are moving to a defensive position.

KLM ceo Peter Hartman reportedly has said he expects Emirates and others will face "more and more reluctance [from governments] to grant traffic rights."

British Airways ceo Willie Walsh stated the carriers' expansion represents a threat to long-haul European carriers.

"It’s definitely going to have an impact on the business," he said.