CMA questions Menzies Aviation buyout of Airline Services

UK competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has said that it will refer Menzies Aviation’s purchase of rival Airline Services for further investigation if the company does not address a number of concerns including the worry that the merger will lead to higher prices and lower quality service for airline customers. In a statement, the CMA said: “Following its initial phase one investigation, the CMA has identified competition concerns regarding de-icing services at Edinburgh, Glasgow and London Heathrow airports, and ground handling services at London Gatwick and Manchester airports. The merger of Menzies and Airline Services, which are