Discussion on Delta and Emirates: What is the argument?

It is exclaimed by the US carrier that the travel funded by US government should never be operated by foreign codeshare partners.

The Fly America Act details that travel paid for by the federal funds employees of the US should be on the carrier of US. Meanwhile, JetBlue which was awarded contracts for flying federal employees to Dubai and Milan from New York. The contract is operated by Emirates because it doesn’t fly to either destination and Emirate offers direct flights between both of the destinations. In general, the GSA or General Services Administration awarded the contracts. The association said that codeshares are privileged or permitted under the Act of Fly America. It also explained that the contracts were awarded because it provided cheaper fares in comparison with three airlines of the US.

It served to concern Delta Airlines and a letter of concern was written by it to the GSA for reconsidering this decision. It was exclaimed by Peter Carter, CLO of Delta, that the award is in name only because hundred percent of the flights will be managed by Emirates Airline. In response to the claims of Delta, it was exclaimed by the spokesperson of Emirates that their codeshare partnership with their fellow airline had grown significantly and it was proving to benefit both of them.

The Economy Minister, this week, explained that the government officials met with officials of the US in Washington DC for discussion the accusations from three airlines of the US. He also explained that both of sides have been working together in an amicable manner. The UAE didn’t violate any policy or agreement. Therefore, the existing issues will be resolved with time. According to him, both sides had a positive meeting and the vision was to solve the problems in an effective manner.