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Alliance Compliance: The Divergence In Us–Eu Airline Alliance Review Policies, Peter J. White Jd

Peter J White

Throughout the late twentieth century and into recent years, the airline industry has been characterized by a vast increase in global airline alliances. However, due to strict ownership restrictions, air carriers cannot take advantage of international mergers or takeovers. As a result, many air carriers enter into alliances with other air carriers in order to create an extensive international network, allowing them to benefit from economies of scope and density. An alliance also may allow an air carrier to operate more efficiently by eliminating duplication of costs, thereby allowing the air carrier to perform a better service for its customers. …