He said he did not expect to see the two airlines win concessions until next year.
The question is still under analysis at the Federal Supreme Court and the airline had already won the cause in all other instances.
Mr. Kennedy believes his airline will win the Soviet route.
China's airlines will not win this trade war, so they can stick it up their jumpers.
In an unpredictable business where competitors are forced to match one other's prices, the airline with the strongest balance sheet will always win, he said.
If the airline wins this time, the government will receive a smaller equity stake in the airline.
Foreign airlines also won the right to fly French routes, but the aircraft must continue on to a destination outside France.
The airline quickly won a reputation for its quality of service, punctuality and distinctive look.
The airlines, claiming overriding Federal authority in such matters, have won a preliminary court order blocking further state lawsuits.
The airlines win in all-weather capability and general reliability.