British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airlines discussed fuel surcharges at least six times during an 18-month period
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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airlines discussed fuel surcharges at least six times during an 18-month period from 2005 through 2006. As a result, the two companies’ fuel surcharges rose in tandem from 5 pounds (about $10) to 60 pounds (about $120). Would Britain’s Office of Fair Trading be able to establish an antitrust violation?
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