A top official of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has accused three European airlines of using unfair means of competing against UAE carriers. “Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France are hindering UAE carriers by any and all means,” Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the (GCAA), was quoted in a report by Emarat Al Youm.
He added that Canadian airlines were also allied with these three companies in their plans.
“The three companies are seeking through dishonest methods of competition to strike alliances with other global airlines and close airspace to UAE companies, to restrict movement in global air navigation and reduce their competitiveness,” Suwaidi was quoted as saying.
He, however, also said: “The GCAA is conducting studies to address this situation, including the option to negotiate with these companies. But this takes time, because it needs to issue new laws and regulations.” Al Suwaidi also revealed that Deputy Director-General of the GCAA, Omar Bin Al Ghalib, has started talks with the Austrian authorities in Vienna on the request of Emirates to double its flights to the European country.
Al Suwaidi said the GCAA is seeking to open new markets for carriers in Africa, Asia and Europe, and Latin America, and that the UAE plans to conclude 25 agreements during the current year, focusing on open skies, which allows increasing the number of the flights significantly.
He added that the airports of Seer Bani Yas and Dalma will begin work before the end of the year, while the GCAA is still considering a request by the Ajman International Airport
He added that Canadian airlines were also allied with these three companies in their plans.
“The three companies are seeking through dishonest methods of competition to strike alliances with other global airlines and close airspace to UAE companies, to restrict movement in global air navigation and reduce their competitiveness,” Suwaidi was quoted as saying.
He, however, also said: “The GCAA is conducting studies to address this situation, including the option to negotiate with these companies. But this takes time, because it needs to issue new laws and regulations.” Al Suwaidi also revealed that Deputy Director-General of the GCAA, Omar Bin Al Ghalib, has started talks with the Austrian authorities in Vienna on the request of Emirates to double its flights to the European country.
Al Suwaidi said the GCAA is seeking to open new markets for carriers in Africa, Asia and Europe, and Latin America, and that the UAE plans to conclude 25 agreements during the current year, focusing on open skies, which allows increasing the number of the flights significantly.
He added that the airports of Seer Bani Yas and Dalma will begin work before the end of the year, while the GCAA is still considering a request by the Ajman International Airport
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