[wanabidii] Press Releases: Readout of Secretary Kerry's Meeting with U.S. Airline Executives

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Readout of Secretary Kerry's Meeting with U.S. Airline Executives 09/18/2015 08:00 AM EDT Readout of Secretary Kerry's Meeting with U.S. Airline Executives Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 18, 2015 Secretary of State John Kerry and Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine Novelli met on September 17 with American Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Parker and Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson. The airline executives requested the meeting in order to explain their concerns about alleged subsidies being provided to three Gulf airlines. Yesterday’s meeting follows several meetings that Under Secretary Novelli and other senior State Department officials have held in recent months with a range of stakeholders representing various positions on the issue, including the CEOs of the Gulf airlines and other U.S. carriers. Secretary Kerry discussed the importance of the U.S. aviation industry and the U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy, which has expanded international passenger and cargo flights to and from the United States, promoted increased travel and trade, and spurred job creation and economic growth. He also noted that U.S. agencies are continuing to review the U.S. airlines’ subsidy allegations and recommendations for U.S. government action, as well as the views expressed by other stakeholders and members of the public. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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