Originally Posted by
buzzpat
Ding ding ding ding ding. That's why. No access.
No access because US airlines CHOOSE not to go to Abu Dhabi. It's one thing if our airlines were prohibited from operating into Abu Dhabi, and then I could see why this might be an issue. But as of right now, the doors are open, and American, United, Delta are all welcome into AUH.
Customs pre-clearance in Abu Dhabi does not affect the airline industry "stability" as ALPA tries to make you believe.