Order 2002-2-19 - United v. European Commission and National Implementing Authorities

Order 2002-2-19 - United v. European Commission and National Implementing Authorities - Granting Waiver

United Air Lines, Inc. against The European Commission and National Implementing Authorities

Order 2002-2-19
OST-1998-4030

Issued February 28, 2002
Served March 5, 2002

Order Granting Waiver

Complaint Against European

On February 7, 2002, United offered an additional limited waiver of the statutory deadline through June 2, 2002. United notes that since the filing of its complaint a new Commission is in place and is undertaking a review of the issues that prompted United's complaint. United states that the Commission and United/Lufthansa/SAS are engaged in a dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues concerning the remedies that the carriers offered to address the Commission's antitrust concerns. United further states that it understands that the Commission is continuing to negotiate with certain European Union (EU) Member States certain changes to their national laws that the Commission believes will enhance the effectiveness of the private remedies offered by the parties.

However, United states that it does not expect these discussions to be completed before expiration of the current March 3, 2002, extension of the statutory deadline. In order to afford the Commission and the parties a further opportunity to resolve this matter, United states that it is prepared to waive the statutory deadline in this matter through June 2, 2002.

By: Susan McDermott