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The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation targeting several airlines from Star Alliance and oneworld, citing potential restrictions on competition on transatlantic routes. The probe focuses on alleged extensive cooperation between the airlines, including pricing, capacity, and scheduling, as well as revenue sharing. The Commission's goal is
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The European Commission launched investigations against several airlines from the Star and Oneworld alliances due to concerns that their extensive cooperation might violate European Union (EU) rules. The investigations focus on two sets of agreements, one between Air Canada, Continental, Lufthansa, and United Airlines, and another between American Airlines, British
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In a letter to European airlines, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary attacked the Association of European Airlines, led by secretary-general Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus, for promoting protectionism and high fares. According to O'Leary, European airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France are struggling to fill flights due
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Contrasting strategies are being employed by airlines in the Middle East and the world's major network carriers. While established carriers like American Airlines, Delta, and British Airways cut back on services and trim their networks, Gulf carriers such as Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are expanding dramatically, placing
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Long-haul tour operators are embarking on a competitive pricing strategy, aiming to lure customers with substantial discounts and deals. Major players like Kuoni, Hayes & Jarvis, Elegant Resorts, ITC Classics, Carrier, the Ultimate Travel Company, and British Airways have introduced an array of sales and price reductions on their long-haul
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Kyp Systems, a leading global marketing company, has recently expanded its U.S. operations by opening a new office in San Francisco. This expansion is a direct result of the company's rapid growth and increasing demand for its innovative customer engagement solutions. The company's primary platform,
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Over 100 influential executives from top transport and logistics companies will gather at the eyefortransport Logistics Technology Forum in Amsterdam on February 19-20 to discuss the future of logistics IT. The event marks the 14th year of this leading forum, which has become a key platform for shippers and transport
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The UK stock market closed with a significant rise of 156.54 points at 4209.01, marking its biggest one-day increase since December. This positive trend was largely driven by the financial sector, with notable gains from Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Despite poor trading news
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American Express's British Airways Premium Plus card now carries the highest credit card interest rate in Britain, with an APR of 46% - 30 times the Bank of England base rate. Consumer groups have criticized credit card companies for charging excessive interest rates, with some cards reaching APRs
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Marriott Rewards members can earn double miles with 28 different airline partners during the MegaMiles promotion, which runs from February 1 to April 30. The offer allows members to earn four miles per dollar spent at Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Marriott
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British Environment Minister Ian Pearson has slammed European and American airlines for failing to take climate change seriously. Pearson criticized Irish carrier Ryanair, calling its CEO Michael O'Leary "completely off the wall" and accusing him of being irresponsible with regards to carbon emissions. The minister also
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The British government has launched a strongly-worded attack on several major airlines, including Ryanair and American carriers, for their alleged lack of concern regarding climate change. Environment minister Ian Pearson described Ryanair as "the irresponsible face of capitalism" and called the attitude of major American airlines "a
