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Aviation Analysis

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Reports and Statistics

The Department of transportation collects air fare data and prepares them in compliance with Section 155 of Pub L. 106-181, to be used in the development of Airport Competition Plans. One component of the Competition Plan is an evaluation of the submitting airport’s fares compared to those at...

Mergers and Acquisitions

Section 7 of the Clayton Act prohibits mergers and acquisitions that may substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly. While the Department of Justice enforces this statute, the Department of Transportation conducts its own competitive analysis of mergers and submits its views in...

Data Collection and Modernization

There have been several changes in the way that airlines conduct their operations since the Department's data reporting requirements were established after deregulation, including tremendous growth in code sharing both domestically and in international markets.  The Office of Aviation...

Alliances and Codeshares

/office-policy/aviation-policy/alliance-monitoring-overviewU.S. air carriers are required to submit cooperative service agreements that they have with each other, such as reciprocal code sharing, joint frequent flyer and lounge access, and joint marketing, to the Department for review before...