It's no secret that over the last two weeks or so, rivalry between gulf carrier and U.S. carriers is escalating to an all time high. Delta, United and American are making jabs at the Big Three of the industry, Etihad, Emirates and Qatar. They claim competition between the carriers is unfair, due to the fact that Gulf Airlines recieve enormous subsidies from their governments, from numbers ranging up to 42 million. All three airlines have denied recieving subsidies from their governments, but still the U.S. carriers are finding more and more ways to try and defame the Gulf.
The fact that these carriers are extending their reach into the U.S. and therefore across the world is seriously scaring the U.S. carriers. Since the likes of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar are based on hubs, a flight into hubs of the U.S. carriers, increases the competitiion on that route, and more likely than not, the U.S. carriers lose this battle. Instead of going through 2 or more different airports to reach their destinations, hubs like Dubai offer one stop access to almost any part of the world. So, for almost everyone else, except airlines like United, this takeover by the Gulf carriers is an extremely good thing, for an economy and for comfort of passengers.
Quoted, "Rather than harming U.S. interests as the white paper prepared by Delta, American, and United claims, Emirates’ services have increased consumer choices, filled a gap in the market by taking travelers to destinations not served by their home carriers, and helped contribute to U.S. economies, trade and tourism."(Maxon, Terry)
Trade to UAE has increased by 504% since the carriers started service to the U.S. It seems that the U.S. carriers haven't yet seen the need for a one stop hub as the Big T
hree did, and I'm sure with this recent battle they'll finally get some semblance of the message. However, we have to put into account the little struggles for American carriers and Globablization. With such a vast country, and dozens of urban settings, their goal has been to connect travelers to and from the big cities. The UAE has one or two major urban settings, max and the same goes for Qatar. Also one more thing. The U.S. hasn't focused on luxury at all. It's not even a part of their agenda. However, all three of the airlines in question offer unparalleled luxury onboard their aircrafts. From Emirates on board showers to Etihad's three room apartments, that luxury is something the U.S. carriers will never be able to compete with, and part of the reason people choose them for long haul international flights.
So, we're sorry American airlines, you've lost this battle. The Gulf has conquered the world in terms of commerical aviation.
The fact that these carriers are extending their reach into the U.S. and therefore across the world is seriously scaring the U.S. carriers. Since the likes of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar are based on hubs, a flight into hubs of the U.S. carriers, increases the competitiion on that route, and more likely than not, the U.S. carriers lose this battle. Instead of going through 2 or more different airports to reach their destinations, hubs like Dubai offer one stop access to almost any part of the world. So, for almost everyone else, except airlines like United, this takeover by the Gulf carriers is an extremely good thing, for an economy and for comfort of passengers.
Quoted, "Rather than harming U.S. interests as the white paper prepared by Delta, American, and United claims, Emirates’ services have increased consumer choices, filled a gap in the market by taking travelers to destinations not served by their home carriers, and helped contribute to U.S. economies, trade and tourism."(Maxon, Terry)
Trade to UAE has increased by 504% since the carriers started service to the U.S. It seems that the U.S. carriers haven't yet seen the need for a one stop hub as the Big T
hree did, and I'm sure with this recent battle they'll finally get some semblance of the message. However, we have to put into account the little struggles for American carriers and Globablization. With such a vast country, and dozens of urban settings, their goal has been to connect travelers to and from the big cities. The UAE has one or two major urban settings, max and the same goes for Qatar. Also one more thing. The U.S. hasn't focused on luxury at all. It's not even a part of their agenda. However, all three of the airlines in question offer unparalleled luxury onboard their aircrafts. From Emirates on board showers to Etihad's three room apartments, that luxury is something the U.S. carriers will never be able to compete with, and part of the reason people choose them for long haul international flights.
So, we're sorry American airlines, you've lost this battle. The Gulf has conquered the world in terms of commerical aviation.