Open Skies: Opening Up Opportunities
What changes will the EU-U.S. “Open Skies” agreement bring to airlines and what benefits can travel managers expect?
Dale Eastlund
CWT Air Solutions, North America - CWT
“A good start” is how many experts have described the EU-U.S. Open Skies agreement, due to come into effect at the end of March. Although it falls short of full liberalization, the deal opens up significant opportunities for airlines on both sides of the Atlantic. A more competitive marketplace—at least in the short- to medium-term—will undoubtedly produce benefits for customers.
