euroAtlantic Airways (YU, Lisbon) has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for an amended foreign air carrier permit to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between the European Common Aviation Area and the United States.

"The amended foreign air carrier permit sought herein will result in increased travel choices, greater service options, and enhanced competition, thereby benefiting consumers in both the United States and the Member States of the European Union," it said in its filing to the DOT.

Until now, the Portuguese ACMI specialist had only held clearance to operate charter flights (passengers, mail, and freight) between the two blocs.