US DOJ steps up probe of American-JetBlue partnership - WSJ
The US Department of Justice has stepped up an antitrust probe of American Airlines Group Inc's partnership with JetBlue Airways on concerns the deal may lead to inflated fares at key traffic hubs, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. American and JetBlue launched the first phase of their partnership in February, even as the Justice Department and attorneys general in New York, Massachusetts and other jurisdictions were reviewing the proposed tie-up with codeshares on nearly 80 routes from New York and Boston. The Justice Department is concerned that an American-JetBlue deal could reduce competition at congested Northeast airports in New York and Boston, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter.<br/>
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US DOJ steps up probe of American-JetBlue partnership - WSJ
The US Department of Justice has stepped up an antitrust probe of American Airlines Group Inc's partnership with JetBlue Airways on concerns the deal may lead to inflated fares at key traffic hubs, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. American and JetBlue launched the first phase of their partnership in February, even as the Justice Department and attorneys general in New York, Massachusetts and other jurisdictions were reviewing the proposed tie-up with codeshares on nearly 80 routes from New York and Boston. The Justice Department is concerned that an American-JetBlue deal could reduce competition at congested Northeast airports in New York and Boston, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter.<br/>
