Braathen Promotes U.S. Model for European Regionals
Braathens boss Per Braathen advocates more consolidation and closer ties with major carriers for Europe's regional airlines.
Per Braathen’s holdings include Malmo Aviation of Sweden.
Per Braathen’s holdings include Malmo Aviation of Sweden.

Europe’s regional airlines need to achieve further consolidation and move to a U.S.-style business model of cooperating directly with mainline carriers if they are ever to expect to return consistent profits. That was the assessment delivered to this week’s European Regions Airline Association general assembly in Barcelona by Braathens Aviation Group chairman Per Braathen. But he didn’t seem too confident that this change will come.