Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking antitrust immunity for their joint venture on flights between North America and the UK. Last year, Delta acquired a 49% equity stake in Virgin Atlantic’s parent company. The airlines claim that their JV will allow them to be more effective competitors by expanding the quantity and quality of travel options for customers of both airlines since it will help to break up the dominance of the American Airlines/British Airways on routes between London Heathrow and the US. If approved for

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