The DOT did not issue Norwegian’s US permit for almost three years, while most permits are issued within weeks following application. Ultimately, the DOT may have had no choice in the matter.
Obama has made no secret of his dislike for Putin and last week ordered a full investigation of any Russian influence affecting the election outcome. In a move that would anger Putin, the US wants a submarine base in northern Norway, and:-
“it must be treated politically”
http://www.dagbladet.no/2016/05/28/n...tikk/44371919/
But what news from my union chums, the ones held in such contempt by the German based Kjos mouthpiece and purveyor of Norwegian snake-oil;
December 8, AFL-CIO union, TTD – Press Release:
http://ttd.org/news-and-media/press-...dministration/
“WASHINGTON, DC — Transportation union leaders across all sectors gathered today for their post-election meeting to assess the landscape in Washington and lay the groundwork for a unified effort under a Trump Administration.
“Our discussion today was focused on boosting investment in transportation and protecting the rights of working people against a torrent of political attacks designed to weaken unions,” said Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO(TTD).
“We also vowed to defend against assaults on labor and safety protections in our laws, and work with those who want to change American trade policy so it aligns with the economic interests of American workers.”
The Executive Committee took aim at the
wrongheaded decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the controversial application of Norwegian Air International (NAI) for a foreign air carrier permit.
“Transportation unions were clear today in their resolve to stop the first-ever job-killing ‘flag-of-convenience’ airline sanctioned by our government from destroying U.S. airline jobs. We will continue urging President Obama to intervene and reverse the NAI decision,” Wytkind said”