Etihad Says U.S., European ‘Protectionism’ Could Damage Business
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Etihad Airways, facing U.S. and European claims that it benefited from unfair subsidies, said the accusations amount to protectionism that threatens its business.
Efforts by the three biggest U.S. carriers and European counterparts to restrict Etihad’s expansion are a major concern for the company and could stem the growth of its network, Chief Executive Officer James Hogan said Thursday in a statement.