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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

Seward & Kissel LLP

Air Sickness, Token Appeal, and Cooling Down

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Editor’s Note: Hat tip to the Creditors Rights Coalition for reaching out after last week’s blog to inform yours truly that the “judge shopping” concerns of creditor advocates extend beyond just the S.D. of Texas, and that a...more

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Airline Mergers: The Role of the FAA

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Much has been and is being said regarding the proposed merger of Jet Blue and Spirit. Recent reports suggest that the Department of Justice will make its position known shortly. One aspect of the merger that has received...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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Change is in the air

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Respondents see COVID-related disruptions, economic contraction and geopolitical instability as the top challenges for the aviation sector in the coming year. But growth is expected, notably in Asia-Pacific and Australasia - ...more

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OTA & Travel Distribution Update: Trivago and Airbnb announce austerity measures; Despegar reconsiders acquisition of travel...

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This week’s Update features a number of stories detailing the disastrous effects of COVID-19 on some well-known distributors. No one is immune from this current downturn....more

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Airlines: EU State Aid Rules, Future M&A Considerations and Irish Exposure to Airlines

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Although the EU’s introduction of a Temporary Framework has enabled governments to offer extensive State-backed loans, the airline industry needs more than just credit—it will need equity. However, State aid to the aviation...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CARES Act Provides Much-Needed Stimulus for U.S. Businesses, Individuals

On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses, which in aggregate greatly exceeds the financial package...more

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Navigating turbulence: Winds of change

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Economic volatility, political unrest and fierce competition are all seen as major challenges to the sector in the coming 12 to 18 months. Meanwhile, respondents are preparing for rising oil prices and growing industry...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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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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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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EU Competition Newsletter - March 2018

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Early attention to the antitrust considerations of a given transaction can go a long way towards promoting the chances of timely or even early clearance of a transaction. As an initial matter, parties should focus their...more

JAMS

Inside ADR - November 2017

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Dispute Deemed Minor under the Railway Labor Act, Sent To Arbitration - Flight Options, LLC and Flexjet LLC v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 2017 WL 4583014 United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

“Horizontal Shareholding:” Is Oligopoly Pricing a Symptom or the Disease?

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In 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) let Delta Air Lines merge with Northwest Airlines. Two years later, in 2010, the DOJ cleared United Airlines’ acquisition of Continental Airlines, after the...more

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Seventh Circuit Offers No Relief for United Airlines' "Million Milers"

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For years United Airlines has asked its customers to “Fly the Friendly Skies,” but a dispute with one of its frequent flyers turned decidedly unfriendly and became the subject of a recent case before the Seventh Circuit in...more

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