The open skies debate between the Big 3 Gulf Carriers and the Big 3 US carriers is taking an interesting turn. Many US States sighted economic advantages to retaining the current policy. US Congressmen have been inundated by lobbyists from both sides of the argument. However, Danny Seabright, President of the UAE, US Business Council told ARN there are more benefits to the US than economic ones:
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