The assessment of Emirates & Qatar Airlines' future, and the claim about the demise of TWA & PANAM, is naive. The collapse of these two legendary airlines was due to unions, fuel costs, and poor service. Moreover, Mr. Coby omitted Turkish Airlines, which operates 370 aircrafts & serves more countries than Emirates & Qatar. Backed by the state, Turkish Airlines operates from Istanbul Airport, one of the world's largest and most modern airports, featuring upscale restaurants, duty-free shops, unmatched business lounges, and various amenities including AI-assisted live piano music. It’s location at the crossroads of #Europe & #Asia, the major sources of airline passengers, provides it a unique strategic advantage that no one can match!
Comparing Emirates & Qatar with Indian airlines is unfair. These Gulf carriers benefit from heavily subsidized jet fuel, making it challenging for India and any other airline to compete. #RIYADHAIR, an upcoming Saudi Airline could be a formidable competitor with its advantages in fuel costs and developing tourism attractions like #NEOM, the #LINE city and world class resorts on the Red Sea coast. Additionally, #KSA attracts >10 million religious tourists annually for #Hajj & #Umrah (captive source for leveraging tourism) and plans for ~30 million by 2030. Similarly, Turkey, with its heritage sites and vibrant culture, also holds strategic advantages. #turkishairlines #Emirateairlines #qatarairways #malaysiaairlines #indiaair #StarAlliance #SkyTeam #OneWorld #IATA @cobyexplanes #GCC #KSA #UNESCO