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CMA consults on modified AJBA commitments for UK–US routes; launches Chapter I waste management investigation; Subsidy Advice Unit to advise on UKRI Scale-Up Grants; upcoming UK competition dates

Published on: 03 July 2025

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Antitrust CMA consults on modified commitments from AJBA parties to strengthen competition on UK–US air routes

The CMA is seeking views on revised undertakings proposed by American Airlines, International Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus), and Finnair to address continuing competition concerns arising from the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement (AJBA). The CMA’s probe considers whether the AJBA curbs competition on four transatlantic routes:

London–Boston
London–Chicago
London–Dallas
London–Miami

Background

Between 2009 and 2010, the European Commission examined the AJBA and identified concerns about competition on six transatlantic routes. The Commission closed its case in July 2010 after accepting commitments from the parties, which included making slots available at Heathrow or Gatwick to rivals. These commitments were due to expire in July 2020. In advance of that deadline, and anticipating Brexit, the CMA commenced its own investigation in October 2018 into the AJBA’s competitive effects on UK‑related routes...

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