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stalling attitude
But then surely that works the other way as well? The US has its agreement with the EU so wouldn't be able to fly to the UK without a new agreement.
That's true but without the agreement you would, theoretically, ground a large number of British Aircraft and only a small number of American aircraft, in percentage terms. You are therefore negotiating in emergency fashion and in a position of weakness.Don't underestimate the power of US Airlines and unions to force a deal heavily favourable to themselves.