US: VIRGIN DEALT BLOW OVER CHICAGO SLOT

Article Abstract:

Virgin Atlantic Airways will have to stop its service to O'Hare airport in Chicago on 16 April 2000 after the US Department of Transportation agreed to extend winter slots for just two weeks on from the 2 April 2000 expiry date. The move involving the UK-based airline is seen as a new indication that conflict exists over air services between the US and UK, despite the fact that links between the two countries have resumed. US airlines are seeking increased access to London, while the UK is looking for increased US market share together with options for its airlines to purchase US assets.

United States, International economic relations, Spain, International politics, Services

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INDIA: VIRGIN IN DIRTY TRICKS CLAIM

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Virgin Atlantic has claimed that spurious attempts have been made to hamper the launch of thrice-weekly flights to Delhi, offered in conjunction with Air India. The UK airline's chairman, Sir Richard Branson, said on 6 July 2000 that the dirty tricks campaign had included the illegal seizure of documents and corruption claims against his airline. Virgin is looking to offer six flights to Delhi, as well as fly to Calcutta and Bombay.

Foreign operations, Joint ventures, Public affairs, India, Planning

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UK: EASYJET SEEKS COMPENSATION FROM BA

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EasyJet wants British Airways (BA) to pay compensation regarding the latter's supposed subsidy to Go, its low-cost airline. The no-frills operator had previously pressed purely for a court order to outlaw the subsidy and its change of heart follows BA's decision to sell the unit.

United Kingdom, Legal issues & crime, Scheduled Airlines, Cases, Brief Article, Easyjet Airline Plc, British Airways PLC

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