IAG / Air Europa merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition of Air Europa Líneas Aéreas, S.A.U., Aeronova S.L.U., and León Activos Aeronáuticos, S.L.U. (together, Air Europa) by International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
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| 12 January 2022 | Decision adopted |
| 19 November 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 22 November to 29 November 2021 | Invitation to Comment |
Phase 1
Found not to qualify decision announced
12 January 2022: The CMA has decided that the anticipated acquisition of Air Europa by IAG does not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.
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Launch of merger inquiry
19 November 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment: closes 29 November 2021
22 November 2021: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Published 22 November 2021Last updated 12 January 2022 + show all updates
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Found not to qualify decision published.
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First published.