ATA applauds DOT on alliance antitrust decision.
Press Release Summary:
According to James C. May, President and CEO of ATA, association applauds DOT for its approval of alliance antitrust immunity decision and for recognizing that alliances offer significant benefits to traveling and shipping public. This decision will increase current levels of service while preserving jobs for thousands of airline employees.
Original Press Release:
Air Transport Association Applauds DOT on Alliance Antitrust Decision
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2009 - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on its alliance antitrust immunity decision:
"We applaud DOT for its approval of this agreement and for recognizing that alliances offer significant benefits to the traveling and shipping public," said ATA President and CEO James C. May. "This decision will increase current levels of service while preserving jobs for thousands of airline employees."
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional industry information, visit www.airlines.org.
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