United CEO plays fast and loose with facts in speech on Gulf carriers

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Another skirmish in the long-running battle between the US and Gulf carriers. Qatar Airways has released its white paper to the US government, stating its case. But the Big Three are unrepentant – although according to ATW, some of the ‘facts’ they are offering are anything but. This article goes through a speech by United’s Jeff Smisek last week, pointing out inaccuracies.