US approves expanding Delta venture with European airlines
The DoT is letting Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic expand their joint venture on flights between the US and Europe without worrying about violating antitrust laws. The department Thursday approved antitrust immunity for the expanded deal, which covers more European flights than two previous ones covering flights between the US and both the UK and continental Europe. Some consumer groups argued that the joint venture will reduce competition and lead to higher fares. JetBlue Airways, which plans to begin flights to Europe in 2021, said US-Europe service is dominated by the 3 big airline alliances — it wanted the other carriers to give up take-off and landing slots in London and Amsterdam. <br/>
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US approves expanding Delta venture with European airlines
The DoT is letting Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic expand their joint venture on flights between the US and Europe without worrying about violating antitrust laws. The department Thursday approved antitrust immunity for the expanded deal, which covers more European flights than two previous ones covering flights between the US and both the UK and continental Europe. Some consumer groups argued that the joint venture will reduce competition and lead to higher fares. JetBlue Airways, which plans to begin flights to Europe in 2021, said US-Europe service is dominated by the 3 big airline alliances — it wanted the other carriers to give up take-off and landing slots in London and Amsterdam. <br/>
