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European Commission: Case M.6607 US Airways / American Airlines - Slot Release Procedure Summer 2014

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Aug-2013 In August 2013, the European Commission granted regulatory clearance to the merger of US Airways and American Airlines (together, "the Parties"), subject to Commitments entered into by the Parties to release slots on the route between London Heathrow Airport and Philadelphia International Airport.

In order to resolve the competition concerns raised by the EC, the Parties are obliged to make available one (1) daily frequency (i.e. up to seven (7) frequencies per week) on the London-Philadelphia route in order to facilitate the entry or expansion of operators on this route.