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United Airlines gets a grim gift from WOW air
United Airlines — to say nothing of other major United States-based legacy carriers American Airlines and Delta Air Lines — no doubt were NOT among those feeling the cheer this morning when WOW air, the upstart Iceland-based ultra-low-fare international carrier, announced its holiday gift to travelers in Chicago and several other U.S. markets. (www.bizjournals.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Good. Bringing competition back.
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Do you have any proof to back up your claim that Wow Air gets government subsidies or do you just invent stories that fit your view of the world?
I agree Wolfgang...must be in the same group who accused Bombardier of dumping to Delta, when NO prices were given yet...all a bunch of BS hearsay!
Good comment. Linnbb automatically thinks that it is a European airline and therefor socialist and of course must be subsidized!. I know little about WOW but hear nothing negative about their operations.
The writer has, I surmise, painfully little knowledge of political theory, and it therefore allows him to equate airlines in Europe with 'socialism'.. If he did a little reading, I believe he could make a more cogent statement.
Surmise.....OMG are you VARGA?
As with many western European corporations, is is possible WOW is receiving some type of central government subsidy
Ken, do you have any proof of Wow receiving government subsidies? Remember, this is an independent low cost carrier, and they do generally fly on their own. They are in competition to Iceland’s flag carrier Loftleidir.
I clearly stated that the existence of government subsidies is POSSIBLE.
Where you saw "definitely" is a mystery
Where you saw "definitely" is a mystery
Ken, where do I say definitely? Saying that it is possible that WOW receives government subsidies doesn’t mean a thing, it is equally possible they don’t receive any subsidies from their government. That would be more in line with recent Icelandic government policies as well.
Holy crap.
Hey genius. I merely pointed out the possibility that WOW may receive subsidies
Why are you arguing? Just to argue?
Or are you a Euro that gets defensive when they read/hear others mention said subsidies?
Hey genius. I merely pointed out the possibility that WOW may receive subsidies
Why are you arguing? Just to argue?
Or are you a Euro that gets defensive when they read/hear others mention said subsidies?
Ken, no need to become agressive, it’s usually the sign of the loser in the discussion. You can simply admit that you have no clue of what you are talking about as far as Icelandic governments and policies are concerned.
It was not I who became belligerent. That prize goes to you. Instead of just leaving my comment as is on its face, you insisted it was an indication of an argument.
"Loser"? Funny< did I mention anything about a game.
Look genius. I have your number.
You are one of these arrogant Euros who thinks they are better than us "uncivilized non socialist Americans".
Here's a newsflash for you. Government subsidies to business abound in western Europe. THAT is a fact.
Now shut up. Discussion terminated.
"Loser"? Funny< did I mention anything about a game.
Look genius. I have your number.
You are one of these arrogant Euros who thinks they are better than us "uncivilized non socialist Americans".
Here's a newsflash for you. Government subsidies to business abound in western Europe. THAT is a fact.
Now shut up. Discussion terminated.
Well Ken, you are digging even deeper, too bad for you. You are jumping to conclusions without the slightest evidence. Where do you get that I'm European?
You started calling names, for example "arrogant Euro", "genius" and you pretend that this is not agressive?
Now if someone posts something patently false he should not be surprised that his ignorance is pointed out.
You started calling names, for example "arrogant Euro", "genius" and you pretend that this is not agressive?
Now if someone posts something patently false he should not be surprised that his ignorance is pointed out.
Yes, There is a POSSIBILTY that some kind of subsidy is offered.
I see other gang up posts, jumping on the "you OWE IT to us to check Icelandic Law before you dare to post here" bandwagon. That's definitely absent of passive aggressive type response.
Pffft. Hey, your sandbox. I'm out.
One last question. Why on earth is it so important to all of you that WOW is NOT subsidized? What's it to you>?
I see other gang up posts, jumping on the "you OWE IT to us to check Icelandic Law before you dare to post here" bandwagon. That's definitely absent of passive aggressive type response.
Pffft. Hey, your sandbox. I'm out.
One last question. Why on earth is it so important to all of you that WOW is NOT subsidized? What's it to you>?
Wasn't a gang-up at all...You made a comment, another poster disagreed with it, and you went ballistic agressive..you started knocking western European corps and subsidies they get, but not once did you say a thing about North American corps...and then you start bashing the folks from Europe "You are one of these arrogant Euros who thinks they are better than us "uncivilized non socialist Americans"." You think that kind of comment doesn't rile some people?
Nothing to do with or with out subsidies!
Nothing to do with or with out subsidies!
I loathe to get drawn into this garbage, but since you opened the door.
What do North American companies have to do with this discussion?
Is WOW an entity in any way partly owned by a compnay based in North America? No? Then why inject this issue? Perhaps an offset? Uh huh.
There was not a knock on Western Euro companies. I mere stated a FACT. That yes, western European governments in accordance to law, do indeed subsidize private sector businesses. If you view that as a "knock", that's your problem.
BTW, I used to have to interact with many nationals from western European countries. For the most part, nice people. However, too often I have to deal with some of them, not ALL, but some, making statements on matters of politics and of course how their countries are better than the US.
Now, who has time to get into petty arguments with a foreign national working in MY country on a visa and having to listen to their criticisms?. So I'm a bit sour and jaded.
Nobody is perfect. And no one is better than anyone else. Just different. Sadly, to some discussing differences means they believe themselves to be "better". Not in my world.
We're done here. Have a wonderful day. And a better tomorrow. OUT
What do North American companies have to do with this discussion?
Is WOW an entity in any way partly owned by a compnay based in North America? No? Then why inject this issue? Perhaps an offset? Uh huh.
There was not a knock on Western Euro companies. I mere stated a FACT. That yes, western European governments in accordance to law, do indeed subsidize private sector businesses. If you view that as a "knock", that's your problem.
BTW, I used to have to interact with many nationals from western European countries. For the most part, nice people. However, too often I have to deal with some of them, not ALL, but some, making statements on matters of politics and of course how their countries are better than the US.
Now, who has time to get into petty arguments with a foreign national working in MY country on a visa and having to listen to their criticisms?. So I'm a bit sour and jaded.
Nobody is perfect. And no one is better than anyone else. Just different. Sadly, to some discussing differences means they believe themselves to be "better". Not in my world.
We're done here. Have a wonderful day. And a better tomorrow. OUT
Your whole reply scenerio was a knock from the get go...and if you cant see the simple stupid mistakes you made and did not even think about correcting, that isn't our fault...here's a hint...plant a question mark at the end of your last sentence in your original post, and correct the second is to it...and I merely stated a fact that you did nothing but "bash" western Europe corps as thou no one else receives them...WHO THE H cares if they get subsidies.
I hear the same here..I have met some fantastic US folk, but there are those few who think their you know what doesn't smell and the US is better than everyone else..
Oh and BTW..that reply to another person (points finger south) again totally uncalled for..you more or less tossed your thot "Sadly, to some discussing differences means they believe themselves to be "better". " into the G can with that reply.
And now I am OUT!
I hear the same here..I have met some fantastic US folk, but there are those few who think their you know what doesn't smell and the US is better than everyone else..
Oh and BTW..that reply to another person (points finger south) again totally uncalled for..you more or less tossed your thot "Sadly, to some discussing differences means they believe themselves to be "better". " into the G can with that reply.
And now I am OUT!
We are. Plus, if not for us your tirade would be in German. That said, while I will never ever fly a Airbust when I can prevent it...I will never drive a US car (and that I can control every time). German...thanks (and one Italian on the way ;-)
Simply, there is NOTHING WRONG with pride in ones nation. Matter of fact, with out pride of nation a nation will fall.
Simply, there is NOTHING WRONG with pride in ones nation. Matter of fact, with out pride of nation a nation will fall.
There is NOTHING WRONG with pride in one's nation..BUT DONT GO BASHING other nations while doing so..and that goes for both sides!!
And your "hat said, while I will never ever fly a Airbust" is a bashing to Europe and to your own country..basically what you are saying is the good folks in Alabama are not worthy of your stepping foot to fly in 1 of the aircraft they assembled.
P.S. If it wasn't for the US AND ITS ALLIES, then yes this may have been in German.
And your "hat said, while I will never ever fly a Airbust" is a bashing to Europe and to your own country..basically what you are saying is the good folks in Alabama are not worthy of your stepping foot to fly in 1 of the aircraft they assembled.
P.S. If it wasn't for the US AND ITS ALLIES, then yes this may have been in German.
Since when is pointing out a FACT, "bashing"?
Ken - at least now we have a man on PA Ave who is willing to tell people and countries to POUND SAND!
Yeah, mostly our allies, and on subjects he knows nothing about. :)