Cork/Boston air link hits another stumbling block
Four US representatives are attempting to stop the route from getting off the ground
It's emerged that four US representatives are attempting to stop the Cork to Boston route from getting off the ground
The Irish Examiner reports that the four representatives have introduced a bill that would prevent the US Department of Transportation from permitting a foreign air carrier to operate between European countries and the US unless the carrier complies with basic, fair US or EU labour standards.
The bill was introduced in response to the decision to grant a permit to Norwegian Air International, to operate flights between Ireland and the US.
However
Earlier this month Cork Airport described fears around crew fatigue on the transatlantic route as a red herring
Speaking to RedFM News Managing Director at Cork Airport Niall McCarthy says concerns about crew fatigue are unfounded:
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