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Airlines to Congress: Stop Norwegian Air!
If there’s any doubt Congress is beholden to the powerful airline lobby, this should settle it: An influential group of representatives has just introduced a bill that would effectively block Norwegian Air from operating between the United States and Europe. (www.huffingtonpost.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Would the EU have the balls to limit the number of flights by US carriers into Europe if this was to happen?
It is fundamentally wrong for the US airlines to request "protective legislation" when they cry free market at every opportunity. They have a choice to make. Free market with it's consequences, or a more regulated market that would keep Norwegian at bay but more closely regulate the US airline activity. I do not think they want the latter.