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USA: criticism continues to the Air Italy carrier

The next president of the transport commission DeFazio accuses him

The future chairman of the transportation committee of the United States House of Representatives Peter DeFazio has harshly criticized Qatar Airways, accusing the carrier of subsidizing Air Italy in order to give it an edge in competition on connections to US airports. Interviewed by "The Financial Times" the representative of the Democratic party has expressed his concerns also with respect to Emirates...

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Washington, USA, 12/20/2018 14:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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Not only the 11 US senators, but also the three major US carriers (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) would be preparing an answer to the routes opened by Air Italy to the United States.... more

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