The department plans to grant the airlines immunity from antitrust laws, which would normally prevent competitors from working together so closely. It said the joint venture will increase options for travel between the two countries.
As a condition of approval, the Trump administration proposes that the airlines surrender some of their takeoff and landing rights at New York’s
It was not immediately clear whether the government's conditions will be acceptable to the airlines. A WestJet spokeswoman said the airlines are reviewing the proposal and will respond to the
The joint venture would expand a partnership between the two airlines that goes back several years and includes selling seats on each other's flights. The airlines have said the deal will include new nonstop flights to new destinations and better reciprocal benefits for members of their frequent-flyer programs.
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