US, Gulf carriers' dispute over subsidies at impasse

Hong Kong

A DISPUTE between the largest US airlines and Persian Gulf carriers over alleged subsidies has reached an impasse and should be taken up at the government level, the head of American Airlines Group Inc said.

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc and United Continental Holdings Inc contend that Emirates, Etihad Airways PJSC and Qatar Airways Ltd receive government subsidies that allow them to compete unfairly. Talks with counterparts at Gulf airlines haven't resolved the issue, American Airlines chief executive officer Doug Parker said on Tuesday in Hong Kong.