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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2007/74 - EASYJET/GB Airways
Acquiring
Easyjet
Description
provides scheduled air passenger transport services on a single-class, no-extras basis.
Acquired
GB Airways
Description
the companys main activity consists of the provision of scheduled air passenger transport services as a British Airways franchise holder.
Sector
  • Transport & Infrastructure
Activity (NACE)
  • H51 - Air transport
Applicable legislation
Art. 9(1)(b) (Law 18)
Notification thresholds
Turnover
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
  • ANAC -  Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Case description
Notified on 6 November 2007, this merger consists of the acquisition, by easyJet Airline Company Limited ("easyJet"), of exclusive control of GB Airways Limited ("GB Airways").
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