The EU and U.S. have begun talks for phase II of the Open Skies air transport deal . The hot issue to be debated revolves around ownership rights of U.S. airlines . In effect , the Virgin brand is licensed to an American-owned company . In a statement released on Monday, the European Commission said it was "disappointed" by the US decision but would continue its efforts with Washington "to find an acceptable solution."
The EU and U.S. have begun talks for phase II of the Open Skies air transport deal . The hot issue to be debated revolves around ownership rights of U.S. airlines . In a statement released on Monday, the European Commission said it was "disappointed" by the US decision but would continue its efforts with Washington "to find an acceptable solution."