REG - Intl Con Airline Grp - Competition transatalantic joint business review

International Consolidated Airlines SAAnnouncement

11/10/2018 07:20

RNS Number : 7047D
International Cons Airlines Group
11 October 2018
 


COMPETITION TRANSATLANTIC JOINT BUSINESS REVIEW
 
International Airlines Group (IAG) notes the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement today and will respond to its review.
Since 2010, British Airways and Iberia's transatlantic joint business with American Airlines and Finnair has been bringing significant benefits to millions of travellers. It provides them with improved access to cheaper fares and easier journeys to more destinations. During this period the joint business has launched 45 new routes including 14 between the UK and US. Also, the airlines are able to align their flight schedules and frequencies to enhance customers' travel choices.
 
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