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American Airlines Appeals Antitrust Ruling on JetBlue Partnership

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American Airlines has filed a petition with the US Supreme Court, seeking to reverse a lower court ruling that found its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue Airways violated federal antitrust laws. The partnership, which allowed the two carriers to coordinate routes and schedules in the Northeastern US, was struck down by the US District Court in May 2023 following a lawsuit by the Department of Justice…

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Brazil’s CADE Raises Concerns Over GOL-Azul Merger

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Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has expressed significant concerns over a potential merger between GOL and Azul, two of the country’s leading airlines. While CADE members deem it “almost impossible” to approve the merger without restrictions, they clarified that the proposal does not currently warrant outright rejection.

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US Appeals Court Rejects American Airlines’ Bid to Overturn Ruling on JetBlue Partnership

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A US appeals court has rejected an attempt by American Airlines to overturn a judge’s decision that found its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue to be anticompetitive. This decision aligns with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which had argued that the partnership restricted competition in the northeastern United States, ultimately disadvantaging consumers. The Northeast Alliance, which American Airlines and JetBlue had formed to expand…

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Italy Suspends ITA Airways Stake Sale to Lufthansa Over Price Dispute

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Italy’s Treasury has temporarily suspended the sale of a 41% stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price disagreement between the two parties. The deal, originally announced in May 2023, stipulated that Lufthansa would acquire the stake for €325 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in Southern Europe. However, Lufthansa…