Sunday 26 May 2013

Emirates, Etihad, Qatar: The Steady Rise of Persian Gulf Airlines, Articles | THISDAY LIVE

"The carriers of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar may emerge the dominant forces in the airline industry in the near future. Demola Ojo explains why…

Every passing day, it becomes more evident that Persian Gulf airlines like Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are slowly taking over from traditional European carriers like British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and KLM as the dominant forces in the international travel industry.  Where London, Paris and Frankfurt were the traditional change-hubs in the past, today Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi are taking over. The inroads made by the Gulf carriers has forced the likes of British Airways and Iberia on the one hand and Air France and KLM on the other to merge and consolidate, seeking to cut costs rather than struggle on alone."

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