Originally Posted by
NEDude
Sitting here in Europe I can tell you that is simply not true, Europe does not hate Norwegian. I have yet to meet a pilot here who hates their operation and based on the passenger growth and awards, passengers like them too. NAI, Ireland and the EU did decide to throw the decision to an arbitrator, as per the treaty. That is why the DOT finally caved, they admitted there was no legal grounds to deny because NAI is a properly certified EU airline and staffed according to EU labour laws.
If Trump reverses the decision and it does go to arbitration, the US can expect to lose the decision. If they do, and still deny NAI against the arbitration, what do you think will be the EU response? What happens when the EU begins restricting US airlines in return? Who will benefit from that?
The EU don't go to bat to defend a fake flag of convenience airline that only exists to circumvent labor markets. If they want to sue let them. They need the "open skies" every bit as much as we do and no way will they fall on their swords protecting those scabs.