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Airlines Fight Malaysian Competition Watchdog Ruling
By Adrian Schofield [email protected]
Source: AWIN First
October 21, 2013
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia have formally protested the hefty fines proposed by Malaysian authorities over alleged violations of the country’s competition law, and at least one carrier also has asked for a hearing so it can argue its case.
The accusations are related to the two carriers’ short-lived collaboration agreement that ended in 2012, which the Malaysian Competition Commission alleges contravened the country’s Competition Act. The Commission issued an initial decision on Sept. 6, when it said it intended to impose fines of RM10 million ($3.2 million) on each carrier. The airlines criticized the proposed decision, and have followed up with written representations.
By Adrian Schofield [email protected]
Source: AWIN First
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia have formally protested the hefty fines proposed by Malaysian authorities over alleged violations of the country’s competition law, and at least one carrier also has asked for a hearing so it can argue its case.
The accusations are related to the two carriers’ short-lived collaboration agreement that ended in 2012, which the Malaysian Competition Commission alleges contravened the country’s Competition Act. The Commission issued an initial decision on Sept. 6, when it said it intended to impose fines of RM10 million ($3.2 million) on each carrier. The airlines criticized the proposed decision, and have followed up with written representations.
