U.S. gives final OK for Aer Lingus to join transatlantic joint venture

Reuters

Published Dec 21, 2020 05:36PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Irish airline Aer Lingus received final U.S. approval on Monday to join a transatlantic joint venture with other major airlines.

The U.S. Transportation Department in November granted tentative approval for Aer Lingus to join the venture consisting of American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL), British Airways, OpenSkies, Iberia, and Finnair.