U.S. and E.U. pave way for open-skies deal.

The article focuses on a draft agreement reached by the U.S. and the European Union (EU) that will allow U.S. and European airlines to expand their transatlantic operations and alliances. The deal is expected to be reviewed and voted upon by the European Council of Transport Ministers on March 22, 2007. The deal would replace the 27 bilateral agreements that the U.S. has with individual EU countries. It highlights the terms of the agreement.