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Articles tagged “justice department”

Business Travel

Sabre and Farelogix Leave Merger in Judge’s Hands as the Justice Department Rests Case

A federal judge heard closing arguments in the U.S. government's antitrust suit to block Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix. Inside the courtroom, Judge Leonard Stark's comments didn't show his hand. The case seems a close call.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Sabre and Farelogix Leave Merger in Judge’s Hands as the Justice Department Rests Case

Online Travel

What the Sabre-Farelogix Antitrust Trial Could Reveal About Airline Technology

It's notable that we had a much easier time finding experts who supported Sabre's proposed merger of Farelogix than opponents. But this court case will be decided on legal nuances, and its outcome is impossible to predict. We pity the judge who has to endure this crash course in airline technology and distribution.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

What the Sabre-Farelogix Antitrust Trial Could Reveal About Airline Technology

Airlines

Sabre Tips Its Hand in Response to Antitrust Lawsuit Over Farelogix Merger

The joke goes that the only people who make money in mergers are the lawyers and the bankers. If litigation continues over Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix, the lawyers may be laughing all the way to the bank.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Sabre Tips Its Hand in Response to Antitrust Lawsuit Over Farelogix Merger

Airlines

Sabre Dares U.S. Justice Department to Sue It Over Farelogix Deal

The travel technology giant said Wednesday it would go ahead with its planned $360 million acquisition on August 21. If the U.S. federal attorneys aren't happy about it, they can sue, Sabre said. No travel tech company has used, and threatened in public to use, its lawyers as much as Sabre in the past decade.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Sabre Dares U.S. Justice Department to Sue It Over Farelogix Deal

Airlines

U.S. Travel Association Sees Connection Between Airline Consolidation and Price Collusion

It's interesting to watch the typically harmonious U.S. tourism industry break out into conflict on issues like this.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago