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Dutch pilots’ association VNV has hit out at Air France-KLM for wet-leasing freighters from Qatar Airways, claiming the Qatari carrier engages in anti-competitive practices.

In a letter to AF-KLM Cargo’s EVP, Marcel de Nooijer, the VNV demands an end to the arrangement and an explanation of how it came about.

The letter, seen by The Loadstar, notes: “The VNV has requested…Marcel de Nooijer to terminate the full-freighter capacity contract lease agreement with Qatar Airways.”

A spokesperson for AF-KLM confirmed to The Loadstar the airline had leased ...

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  • Naser Alansari

    July 29, 2018 at 7:30 am

    I don’t understand why the European are scrutinizing qatar airways for “anti-competitive practices” by getting “improper state support”, especially now with the blockade by Qatar’s neighbours.
    while the EU is paying €41 billion for European farmers as compensation to “promote sustainability”.

    • Alex Lennane

      July 30, 2018 at 9:19 am

      An excellent point…