UK Office of Fair Trade considering whether to accept Air France-KLM undertakings on VLM purchase

In a statement, the regulator warned that it will refer the merger to the Competition Commission if it does not get suitable undertakings.
 
It said it is concerned the merger will substantially lessen competition in providing scheduled flights for business travel between London City Airport and Amsterdam's Schipol Airport.
 
It has suspended any referral as Air France-KLM has offered to divest a sufficient number of take-off and landing slots at London and Amsterdam to an upfront buyer.
 
The OFT said it will now consider Air France-KLM's undertakings proposal further.

Date posted: 121-May-08 

Other Air France News

• Air France opts for IT solution from Lufthansa Systems
• Air France and KLM extend Amadeus full content distribution agreement until Dec-2013
• Air France KLM: Flights to new destination, Abu Dhabi
• Air France inaugurates transatlantic A380 operations between Europe and the U.S.
• Engine Alliance GP7200 engine enters service with Air France
• Air France and Lufthansa prepare for A380 service introduction
• AIr France KLM, First Quarter 2009-10 Revenues
• Air France KLM publishes its fifth annual sustainable development report
• BOC Aviation signs leaseback deal for four Boeing 777
• Air France-KLM and Travelport GDS sign full content agreement