UK Gets Tough On Open Skies Talks
does not agree by 2010 to a second phase allowing foreign airlines to buy more
voting rights in US carriers and permitting them to run domestic US services.
Looking to other markets, Kelly said: “We will continue to press forward with
liberalizing air transport markets, sweeping away outdated restrictions on routes,
schedules and fares which still hold back development of our links with key economies,
for example in Africa and Asia.” Kelly called for both industry and the public
to increase vigilance and preparation in order to avoid airport chaos this summer
amid recently tightened security. Kelly also said the government was planning
a summit on transport security later this month. (Reuters 7.7.2007 Air Wise
News)