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European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – July/August 2024

The "European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin” breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe during the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways. ...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - May 2024 #2

In this week’s edition, the European Commission contacted 20 airlines requiring them to address potentially misleading or inaccurate green claims. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) launched its digital...more

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Online Travel Update: EU's Proposed Changes to Traveler Rights, Massachusetts Joins States Looking to Ban Junk Fees and a...

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Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending December 1, 2023, is below. This week’s Update features of variety of stories – resort fees, potential new EU traveler regulations and Ryanair’s continued pursuit of OTAs....more

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Consumers Accuse European Airlines of Greenwashing, Claiming “Green” Air Travel Does Not Exist

On June 6, 2023, the BEUC and 23 of its member organizations from 19 countries filed a complaint with the European Commission and relevant consumer protection agencies pursuant to Directive 2005/29/EC, accusing 17 European...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: July 2022

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - European Union General Court Confirms the European Commission’s Ability to Review Certain Transactions Even When They Fall below the European Union and Member States’ Merger Filing Thresholds - On...more

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Online Travel Update: Trivago and Kayak take different approaches to address metasearches; Fareport Holdings drops antitrust suit...

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This week’s Update features stories on the divergent paths of two of the leading metasearch sites – Kayak and Trivago – and updates on recent efforts by airlines JetBlue and RyanAir to grow their direct bookings. Enjoy....more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: December 2020–January 2021

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: European Commission Presents its “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy” - The European Commission (Commission) presented its “Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy,”...more

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Online Travel Update: VResorts launches first virtual reality booking platform; Lufthansa and Sabre settle differences; EU...

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This week’s Update features a variety of stories – short-term rental, airlines, resort fees and antitrust developments in both the United States and the EU. Enjoy....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ADS-B OUT Compliance as Part of Lease Redelivery Conditions

Countries around the world are putting in place a more accurate system of tracking aircraft in the skies called Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). This technology will eventually replace radar as the primary...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: September-October 2020

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - COVID-19: European Commission steps up action to reinforce preparedness and response measures across the EU - On 28 October 2020, the European Commission launched an additional set of actions...more

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Covid–19 coronavirus update: an overview of European Commission State aid decisions (updated 13 November 2020)

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Under State aid rules, UK and EEA Member State governments may not generally provide selective assistance to businesses without prior approval from the European Commission (EC). This includes assistance in the form of...more

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Aviation Update: FAA Proposes Extension of Slot Utilization Waiver at JFK, LGA and DCA Given COVID-19’s Continued Impact on Air...

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The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) is proposing to extend its slot utilization waiver at John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK”), LaGuardia (“LGA”) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (“DCA”) through March...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Parity commitments extended by Expedia and Booking.com; Google adds pandemic details to travel...

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Parity Commitments Extended by Expedia and Booking.com - (“Expedia, Booking.com voluntarily extend 'price parity' antitrust commitments, Aug 14, 2020 via MLEX Insight) While the European Commission continues its...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: May 2020

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AVIATION REGULATORY POLICY - Tourism And Transport: European Commission Issues Guidance On How To Resume Travel And Reboot Europe's Tourism In 2020 And Beyond - On 14 May 2020, the European Commission presented a package of...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: April 2020

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - COVID-19: European Commission Proposes Package Of Measures To Support Transport Sector - On 29 April 2020, the European Commission proposed a package of measures which aim to provide relief to...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: The Impact of EU online sales rules on the lodging industry; OTAs under Korea Fair Trade...

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Luxury-Goods Makers Making the Case for Permissible Distribution Controls - (“New EU online-sales rules should step up fight against free-riders, luxury-goods makers say,” MLex Insight on Jan 31, 2020) Why, you might...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: June 2019

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Aviation Policy: Regulation On Safeguarding Competition In Air Transport - On 10 May 2019 Regulation (EU) 2019/712 on safeguarding competition in air transport of 17 April 2019 was published...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: EU antitrust's probe into airline ticketing technology companies; Marriott expands its...

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While Marriott’s entrance into the vacation rental business garnered most of the attention this week (we’ve included one of the many stories written this week about Marriott’s move), a few other stories warranted inclusion in...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: April 2019

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Aviation Regulatory and Policy - Report: European Commission sets out action to strengthen social standards - On 1 March 2019, the European Commission published a report setting out actions strengthening the social agenda...more

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Brexit, Aviation and the EU ETS

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The start of 2019 has been marked by headlines highlighting the impact that Brexit is having on (amongst many other things) UK airlines. Regional airlines have been particularly affected by the uncertainty created by Brexit...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: March 2019

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Aviation Regulatory and Policy - Air Traffic Magement: European Commission lays down detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions - On 24 January 2019, the European Commission...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Air carriers accused of abusing dominant position in online travel; Cruise industry &...

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This week’s Update features two interesting stories on distribution in the airline and cruise industries, which caused us to question what, if any, lessons can be drawn for those in the lodging industry. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: New platforms brought to regulators' attention; Google Assistant Interpreter Mode gets a test...

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Voice-assisted devices (a/k/a smart speakers) feature prominently in this week’s Update. Enjoy....more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Global distribution systems become latest EU target; Booking.com & Agoda under Korean...

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Following last week’s holiday break, we are once again sharing each week what we feel are the most noteworthy stories in the distribution, loyalty program and (occasionally) short-term rental fields/industries. We hope you...more

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Brussels Air Transport Brief: November 2018

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AVIATION REGULATORY AND POLICY - Air Services Regulation: Council reaches agreement on amendment regarding wet-lease agreements with third countries - On 21 September 2018, the European Council agreed to an amendment of...more

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