Three airlines have asked the US government not to restrict flights by Qatar Airways or Air Italy to the US because of the potential impact on other global airline agreements . (Reuters) - US lawmakers have said Qatar Airlines ’ deal to buy 49 % of Air Italy would have broken an agreement Qatar had made not to add new flights . Now JetBlue Airways , FedEx and Atlas Worldwide say a ban on Qatar could fuel retaliation against US airlines . However , American Airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Continental say they are worried Qatar Airways is violating its deal with the US .
Three airlines have asked the US government not to restrict flights by Qatar Airways or Air Italy to the US because of the potential impact on other global airline agreements . US lawmakers have said Qatar Airlines ’ deal to buy 49 % of Air Italy would have broken an agreement Qatar had made not to add new flights . Now JetBlue Airways , FedEx and Atlas Worldwide say a ban on Qatar could fuel retaliation against US airlines . However , American Airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Continental say they are worried Qatar Airways is violating its deal with the US .