How far will the governments go in actually enforcing protectionism? Because if they do it in one industry, it has a good chance it would go viral into other industries as well that may be struggling?
This may none be very good news for the likes of EK and QR. Specifically EK which is flooding the market with capacity that may not be necessarily existent. Given they are doing well with a reported 20% growth but sustainability is the answer, such a shout from European carriers was expected.
In an ideal world there should be no special treatments given to LH, AF etc. to counter EK, QR. But then again some of the middle eastern carriers themselves are not playing a very fair game.
On a personal note i never get what the fuss is with EK other than extremely competitive fairs. As soon as you get into an EK lounge/aircraft/office its like you have suddenly entered LL Cool J’s walk-in wardrobe.
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