Delta, Emirates in a war of words over ATL-Dubai route

Last week Delta Air Lines announced that it would cease its Atlanta-Dubai service in February 2016. Since that announcement, Emirates and Delta have engaged in a war of words over the motivations behind the Atlanta-based carrier's move.

Commercial AviationDerek CookNovember 4, 2015Emirates Airlines, Delta Air Lines, government subsidies, competition, commercial aviation, Atlanta, Dubai, Ben Schlappig, Peter Carter, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways

Delta cuts Atlanta-Dubai route but publication questions the stated reasons

Delta Air Lines will cease operating its Atlanta-Dubai route in February 2016 citing unfair competition from Middle East carriers Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. However, Air Transport World suggests Delta is playing politics with an operational decision. Does Delta have a point?

Commercial AviationDerek CookOctober 31, 2015Delta Air Lines, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Open Skies Agreement, competition, government subsidies, commercial aviation, Atlanta, Dubai