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Continental gets antitrust immunity to join Star Alliance

Washington, USA - The final OK by the US Department of Transport

After long discussions and despite recent doubts expressed by the US Department of Justice (see AVIONEWS), Continental Airlines finally received the final OK by the US Department of Transport to join Star Alliance and operate together with United Airlines (UAL) and the other carriers of the group. "The venture -is explained in a ministerial note- as well as the broader alliance, will create substantial...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107059
Rome, Italy, 07/13/2009 14:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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