Moscow takes a stand on bilaterals

BTN News
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Moscow has demanded Austria prove Austrian Airlines is still 'Austrian' after the carrier's takeover by Germany's Lufthansa.

Russia says the ownership transfer may nullify bilateral rights for Austrian.

Bilaterals determine what airlines can fly where and who must own them. When airlines merge or are taken over, flying rights are not automatically

Moscow takes a stand on bilaterals

BTN News
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Moscow has demanded Austria prove Austrian Airlines is still 'Austrian' after the carrier's takeover by Germany's Lufthansa.

Russia says the ownership transfer may nullify bilateral rights for Austrian.

Bilaterals determine what airlines can fly where and who must own them. When airlines merge or are taken over, flying rights are not automatically