March 28 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator
said on Friday five airlines, including British Airways
and American Airlines ( AAL ), have offered commitments to
resolve concerns over their agreement to cooperate on passenger
routes between the UK and the U.S.
The group of airlines, including Iberia, Aer Lingus, and
Finnair, agreed to give their competitors slots for
take-off and landing at London airports on routes to and from
Boston, Miami, and Chicago, the Competition and Markets
Authority (CMA) said.
The five carriers together form the Atlantic Joint Business
Agreement, which allows them to coordinate their transatlantic
flights and make business decisions on prices and schedules.
American Airlines ( AAL ) and Aer Lingus did not immediately respond
to Reuters' requests for comments, while the other
three airlines did not immediately respond.