Norway’s competition authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has approved the planned acquisition by Norwegian (Oslo Gardermoen) of domestic rival carrier Widerøe (WF, Bodø), despite giving the deal its interim refusal one month ago.

The watchdog has “investigated the acquisition thoroughly,” said its director, Tina Søreide, on December 21. “Among other things, the authority has collected and reviewed extensive documentation from the parties and other players in the market.”

She explained that it was…

Source: ch aviation
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