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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against American-JetBlue Northeast Alliance

A US appeals court has reaffirmed that the American Airlines-JetBlue Northeast Alliance breached antitrust laws, maintaining the decision to terminate the partnership. The alliance, which enabled flight coordination and revenue sharing, was deemed non-compliant with federal regulations.

2024-11-08T10:02:33.434004-08:00

Bloomberg Law

U.S. Launches Inquiry into Airline Competition Amid Consolidation Concerns

2024-10-24T11:30:04.488610-07:00

Aviation Week

U.S. DOT and DOJ Launch Inquiry into Airline Competition

2024-10-25T14:21:45.416266-07:00

Wall Street Journal

SpaceX Allegedly Pressures Rivals to Cede Spectrum for Launch Services

2024-10-09T07:27:35.880033-07:00

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against American-JetBlue Northeast Alliance A US appeals court has reaffirmed that the American Airlines-JetBlue Northeast Alliance breached antitrust laws, maintaining the decision to terminate the partnership. The alliance, which enabled flight coordination and revenue sharing, was deemed non-compliant with federal regulations.

2024-11-08T10:02:33.434004-08:00

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against American-JetBlue Northeast Alliance

Aviation Week

U.S. DOT and DOJ Launch Inquiry into Airline Competition The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Justice have initiated a broad public inquiry to assess competition within the airline industry. This move signals increased oversight of market dynamics, potentially impacting airline practices and consumer choice.

2024-10-25T14:21:45.416266-07:00

U.S. DOT and DOJ Launch Inquiry into Airline Competition

Bloomberg Law

U.S. Launches Inquiry into Airline Competition Amid Consolidation Concerns The U.S. Justice and Transportation Departments have initiated a public inquiry to examine competition in the airline industry, focusing on consolidation and anti-competitive practices. This move, criticized as politically motivated, underscores ongoing concerns over market dynamics and federal policies affecting competition.

2024-10-24T11:30:04.488610-07:00

U.S. Launches Inquiry into Airline Competition Amid Consolidation Concerns

Wall Street Journal

SpaceX Allegedly Pressures Rivals to Cede Spectrum for Launch Services SpaceX, leveraging its dominance in rocket launches, has reportedly asked satellite operators to share spectrum rights in exchange for launch services. This move has sparked concerns about competitive practices and market dynamics within the satellite industry.

2024-10-09T07:27:35.880033-07:00

SpaceX Allegedly Pressures Rivals to Cede Spectrum for Launch Services

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Air Canada and WestJet Under Scrutiny by Competition Bureau The Canadian Competition Bureau has issued court orders to Air Canada and WestJet to produce information as part of its examination of competitive practices within the domestic airline industry. This investigation aims to assess market dynamics and ensure compliance with fair business practices.

2024-10-07T08:54:42.057518-07:00

Air Canada and WestJet Under Scrutiny by Competition Bureau

Aviation Week

JAL and Garuda to Launch Joint Business in April 2025 Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have secured antitrust immunity to start a joint business venture for routes between Japan and Indonesia. The agreement, commencing in April 2025, enhances their current code-sharing arrangement, optimizing operations on key routes such as Tokyo to Jakarta and Denpasar.

2024-10-03T06:46:16.489598-07:00

JAL and Garuda to Launch Joint Business in April 2025

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US DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger with Biden Policy Conditions The U.S. Department of Transportation has cleared the $1.9 billion merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, imposing conditions to align with Biden Administration goals. Key outcomes include maintaining certain routes, capacity levels, and consumer protections to enhance competition and service standards.

2024-09-17T11:35:35.994274-07:00

US DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger with Biden Policy Conditions

Bloomberg Law

Court Verdict on JetBlue-American Deal Highlights Scrutiny of Airline Agreements The recent judicial decision against a JetBlue-American Airlines partnership underscores increasing legal scrutiny on airline agreements. This ruling reflects courts' growing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices and their impact on airfare pricing, extending beyond the realm of traditional mergers.

2024-09-10T02:12:07.644366-07:00

Court Verdict on JetBlue-American Deal Highlights Scrutiny of Airline Agreements

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