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European Commission Article 101 TFEU investigation into A++ Lufthansa–United–Air Canada transatlantic JV (AT.40940): 2013 commitments, 2024 proceedings, and 2025 closure of interim measures case against Lufthansa

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The European Commission is examining, under Article 101 TFEU, a cooperation arrangement between Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air Canada concerning transatlantic services to and from multiple EEA airports. The arrangement, known as the ‘A++ transatlantic joint venture’ (Case 40940), is the focus of the probe.

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On 27 February 2025, the Commission stated it had ended its interim measures process against Lufthansa, as the legal criteria for imposing such measures were not all satisfied. This does not affect the continuation of the principal investigation, which remains ongoing.

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  • Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa): Lufthansa, based in Germany, is a global full-service airline operating passenger and cargo flights on domestic and international networks. It runs hubs at Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Zurich and Vienna. Lufthansa participates in the A++ transatlantic JV and is a Star Alliance member.
  • United Airlines Inc (United Airlines): United Airlines is the largest US carrier, created by the 2010 merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. United maintains hubs at Chicago O'Hare, Cleveland, Denver, Guam, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington Dulles...
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