Corporate travel professionals expect the first phase of the Open Skies agreement between the United States and European Union, which goes into effect at the end of this month, to increase competition, put pressure on fares and expand services across the Atlantic, but it may be a while before such benefits are felt equally across markets. The most immediate impact for corporate travel managers likely will come at London Heathrow, as entrants to the airport launch service and airline alliances develop joint facilities.


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