Trump administration orders Delta, Aeromexico to unwind joint venture by Jan. 1
On September 19, 2024, Aeromexico Boeing 737 Max 8 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
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Trump ordered management Delta Air Lines And Aeromexico, almost decades of joint attempts for flights and prices for flights between the United States and Mexico will end until 1 January.
“This action is necessary due to continuous impacts of unacceptable real and potential damage to stakeholders, including two dominant competitors in Delta and Aeromexico in the US-Mexico city markets,” This action is an unjust advantage in the city markets. ” He said.
Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed with the decision of the department and reviewed the order before considering the next steps. Delta said that it will harm significant damage to US businesses, communities and consumers traveling between the US and Mexico, “Delta said.
Aeromexico said that carriers will continue to offer reciprocity, which can continue to offer and burn the frequent brochure program that can win and burn miles of each other’s airline.
The Biden administration withdrew Antitröst immunity for the joint venture that began in 2016. The dispute with Mexico is part of a long -standing complaint about the competition between the two countries from the United States.
The Transportation Department suggested to loosen the initiative in July and led to the objection of the airlines. Both airlines responded, saying that the partnership has produced $ 310 million for the US economy, and if it opens, causing a damage to economic benefits for the US, saying it would be caught by market competitors.
Monday’s order does not change Delta’s 20% stock in Aeromexico.
