Justice Department opposes antitrust immunity for Continental to join United Airlines team

By DAVID KOENIG , Associated Press Minnesota business by the numbers See Minnesota's top earning companies, CEOs and non-profits DALLAS - The Justice Department opposes Continental Airlines Inc.'s broad request for antitrust immunity to work more closely with United Airlines and other carriers in setting prices and schedules for international service. The department says the airlines should get more limited immunity. It argues that broader immunity could hurt competition on other routes between the U.S. and China and raise fares within the United States. Continental, the nation's fourth-largest airline, wants antitrust immunity to cooperate with United and other Star Alliance airlines, including US Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada. The Justice Department noted that Continental and United also plan to sell seats on each... [read full story]                    

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