European carriers also cannot fly between cities in the United States.

"But only the market can determine the final number of European carriers that remain."

During the 1970s, the airliner became a significant European carrier.

Starting next year, European carriers will be free to set their own fares.

He wants to lead the first successful independent European carrier.

Obviously, European carriers will be the ones most significantly affected by the new requirements.

European carriers already have landing rights in large American cities.

"All the European carriers are set to suffer as a result," the report said.

The good news for the European carriers may be that they are not getting it.

The European carriers are lining up for handouts from their governments.