Open the skies

Article Abstract:

The US and Britain have sought to remove regulations have have affected the aviation industry, but there have been obstacles since each country seeks to protect national airlines. The US has signed agreements with more than 30 countries world wide, 13 of these being in Europe, and there is a need for a similar agreement with Britain. There should be an end to restrictions on foreigners being able to own US airlines, and British carriers should be able to take on passengers in the US. There are legal obstacles to these goals and there is opposition from airlines and labor unions, so a compromise could be achieved whereby restrictions on fares and flights are ended.

Economic aspects, Trade negotiations

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A deValued service: America's airlines

Article Abstract:

The FAA grounded all ValueJet Airlines flights on Jun 17, 1996, after the agency found fault with the airline's maintenance and safety procedures. The move follows the crash of a ValueJet plane on May 11, 1996. Industry observers are not sure whether ValueJet will be able to recover.

Investigations, United States. Federal Aviation Administration, AirTran Airlines Inc.

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Unfinished business

Article Abstract:

Issues related to anti-trust policy toward airlines in Europe are examined in detail. There is a need for the European Union to push for greater liberalization.

Western Europe

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