Phil1111 1,173 #1 February 23, 2017 Beginning this summer, travelers will be able to fly on the low-cost air carrier’s Irish-based subsidiary, Norwegian Air International, to Ireland and Scotland for an introductory fare of $65 one-way including taxes. The flights will go up to $99 after the sale period is over.... Critics say the company is attempting to skirt more stringent Norwegian labor and tax laws by establishing itself in Ireland, and claim the airline is undermining competition by hiring pilots contracted through Asia, where labor costs are lower. ... But Norwegian, which has agreed not to use any Asian-based cabin crew on its transatlantic flights, will be predominately using U.S.-based crew and American-made planes for the new flight routes.... White House press secretary Sean Spicer expressed support for the air carrier in a recent press conference, saying there’s “huge economic interest” in the deal. “We are doing exactly what the Trump administration has asked: buy American and hire American,” Sande said. http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/320752-norwegian-launches-cheapest-ever-transatlantic-flights-after-long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #2 February 23, 2017 It's call the free market. Better get used to it. Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #3 February 23, 2017 When the labor market is fiercely protected, it isn't a free market. You will find that out when your grocery bill starts going up. We will find out when that happens when you'll be the first one on here complaining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,173 #4 February 23, 2017 airdvr It's call the free market. Better get used to it. I'm all for it. Obviously these are taster introduction rates to generate publicity. If any pilot-crew could be used, if any make of airplane used, if any maintenance center could be used and any US airport could be used. It would be real actual competition. The airline concept does run counter to trumps protectionist ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #5 February 23, 2017 airdvr It's call the free market. Better get used to it. Collective bargaining is also part of the free market. Has been for as long as there's been a market. Sure, you can skirt a group for a while by sourcing to different countries but eventually we'll see more multi-national unions."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #6 February 23, 2017 SkyDekker When the labor market is fiercely protected, it isn't a free market. You will find that out when your grocery bill starts going up. We will find out when that happens when you'll be the first one on here complaining. Complain? Moi? Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
