Open Skies - Kent Ninomiya

Kent Ninomiya - Next summer British Airways hopes to fly non stop from the United States to the European Continent. They would skip the now required stop over in the United Kingdom. This would likely be good for travelers since it would increase competition and theoretically lower fares. However there are many who don't want to see it happen. European and American based airlines don't want the competition. They will lobby against regulatory approval from the European Commission and American regulatory agencies. Landing rights will also need be be obtained from airports. Still, the announcement shows thawing in the traditionally restrictive international travel rules. More choices are always good for the traveler. However, if the dollar doesn't get stronger soon there will be few takers come this summer. Kent Ninomiya