Something else to add to the pot:
EU plans to lower bar for airlines complaining about foreign rivals
EU-based airlines said they had suffered from restricted access to airport slots and ground-handling services. They complain of being forced to compete on unfair terms owing to alleged state subsidies at airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Those airlines deny the accusations.
Member states, airlines, or the European Commission itself will be able to launch a complaint based on “foreseeable” harm from anti-competitive practices, including restricted access to services such as airport slots or refuelling.
If the commission finds a foreign airline has broken the rules, it can issue the country with financial duties and restrict the services that the airline receives at European airports.