US shows support for airline venture between Delta, WestJet

Transportation Department said Friday it has tentatively approved plans by Delta Air Lines and Cana's WestJet to work toger in scheduling and setting prices for flights between U.S. and Cana.

department plans to grant airlines immunity from antitrust laws, which would rmally prevent competitors from working toger so closely. It said joint venture will increase options for travel between two countries.

As a condition of approval, Trump ministration proposes that airlines surrender some of ir takeoff and landing rights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, eugh to let or airlines run eight round trips a day. government also proposes to exclude WestJet's discount carrier Swoop from deal.

It was t immediately clear wher government's conditions will be acceptable to airlines. A WestJet spokeswoman said airlines are reviewing proposal and will respond to Transportation Department. Atlanta-based Delta did t immediately respond to a request for comment.

joint venture would expand a partnership between two airlines that goes back several years and includes selling seats on each or's flights. airlines have said deal will include new nstop flights to new destinations and better reciprocal benefits for members of ir frequent-flyer programs.

Delta has or joint ventures with foreign airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Korean Air, Air France-KLM and Aeromexico.

Transportation Department said it will review Delta-WestJet venture in five years.

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