The United States Department of Justice has backed a Department of Transportation (DOT) proposal to revoke antitrust immunity for the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico, arguing that the alliance may be impacting competitiveness.

In a filing, the DOJ stressed that immunity from US antitrust laws should be rare, granted only when genuine public benefits are realised and competition is preserved. “Competition is particularly valuable in the airline industry. It drives lower prices, better quality, and more of the services…

Source: ch aviation
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