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Emirates’ Tim Clark warns European Airlines on Mideast comeback

Clark made a plea for 'free and open access' to more European markets, including Berlin, where Emirates has long sought to be granted a slot

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Tim Clark, President of Emirates

Emirates President Tim Clark lashed out at European rivals, saying it was a “little bit sad” to see them taking advantage of their Middle Eastern counterparts’ current weakness.

Emirates, alongside Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, was forced to...