US airlines want rivals out of Russian skies too

Unable to fly through Russian airspace because of the war in Ukraine, US airlines are stepping up a lobbying campaign on Capitol Hill and at the White House to address what they say is a growing problem: They are losing business to foreign competitors like Air India and Emirates who can take passengers between the US and Asia faster and more cheaply.

Mar 20, 2023 - 17:14
US airlines want rivals out of Russian skies too
Unable to fly through Russian airspace because of the war in Ukraine, US airlines are stepping up a lobbying campaign on Capitol Hill and at the White House to address what they say is a growing problem: They are losing business to foreign competitors like Air India and Emirates who can take passengers between the US and Asia faster and more cheaply.