Originally Posted by
chrisreedrules
And there are some distinct differences between the US maritime industry and the US aviation industry. The legacies are businesses first and foremost. They will change and adapt as they always have. They will not disappear. Make no mistake, this turn of events is bad for the profession, but it is by no means the end.
What differences are you referring to? What specific differences do you think will insulate the aviation industry? All businesses are businesses first and foremost, including cruise lines. What are you talking about? You are just telling yourself that because you don't want to hear otherwise.
Both industries are subject to basic economic forces. NAI will not be the only foreign flag carrier; more will come now that the precedent is set. And the public will love it. Soon, the 3 us flag carriers will not be able to compete with the multiple foreign flag carriers. If this is allowed to permenantly continue, (which it will be) over a long enough period of time the US flag international carriers will not be able to survive without their international revenue.