Delta cuts Atlanta-Dubai route but publication questions the stated reasons

Delta Air Lines will cease operating its Atlanta-Dubai route in February 2016 citing unfair competition from Middle East carriers Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. However, Air Transport World suggests Delta is playing politics with an operational decision. Does Delta have a point?

Commercial AviationDerek CookOctober 31, 2015Delta Air Lines, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Open Skies Agreement, competition, government subsidies, commercial aviation, Atlanta, Dubai