Continental Airlines Inc. is off base in trying to thwart Porter Airlines Inc.'s quest for a foreign air carrier permit, Porter has told the U.S. Department of Transportation. Continental filed its opposition last week, saying Porter enjoys a monopoly at Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA). But Porter responded this week that Continental "controls well over 70 per cent of scheduled operations at Newark Liberty International Airport" in New Jersey. "All three major New York area airports are subject to hourly flight caps, shutting out new entrants to the benefit of incumbent carriers such as Continental," Porter argued. Continental is seeking to provide Toronto island service. Air Canada's affiliate, Jazz, also wants to gain access. "The bottom line for us continues to be that we're seeking fair and equal access to a federally owned and operated facility," Jazz chief executive officer Joseph Randell said yesterday. He said no court dates have been set in Jazz's Federal Court action against Porter and its allies. JAZ.UN (TSX) rose 1 cent to $4.25.
Porter says Continental has stranglehold of its own
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