A Massachusetts federal court decision blocking JetBlue and Spirit Airlines' proposed merger sends a chilling message to dealmakers contemplating airline combinations, joint ventures or code-share agreements, raising questions about what airline industry growth strategies wouldn't trigger antitrust enforcers' alarm bells, experts say.
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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' proposal to create a strong regional rival to the nation's so-called Big Four carriers will be another test for the Biden administration's aggressive antitrust enforcers, but experts say it's unclear whether fewer overlapping routes and a promise to keep their distinct brands will smooth over regulatory hurdles.
The Seventh Circuit on Monday appeared skeptical of whether international pilots could pin liability on Boeing for their careers allegedly getting sidelined when the 737 Max was grounded following two deadly crashes, questioning the purported causal link between Boeing's alleged deception to regulators and the pilots' diminished earnings.
Detroit's Big Three automakers warned Friday that the United Auto Workers' strike spells disaster for an already fragile supply chain after the union expanded work stoppages at two more General Motors and Ford facilities but paused additional walkouts at Stellantis after making some progress in contract negotiations.
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