Continuing its efforts to protect the transparency of information regarding prices that airlines charge consumers for their flights and services, Sabre Holdings today filed an antitrust claim against American Airlines (AA).

"Our preference was to extend the current legal ‘stand down,'" said Chris Kroeger, senior vice president, Sabre Travel Network. "However it is apparent based on AA's actions that Sabre has no choice but to pursue legal remedies. In parallel, we will continue to pursue through negotiations a distribution agreement with AA that meets the needs of all constituents."

Sabre's antitrust claim asserts that AA is engaging in anticompetitive conduct to maintain its monopoly position over air transportation out of its hubs and between many U.S. and Caribbean cities, and to gain a monopoly position in air booking services for travel between those cities.

Sabre claims AA is unlawfully forcing travel agencies, travel management companies and corporations to take its Direct Connect product in order to access the airline's full fare information, which constitutes illegal ‘tying.'

Full stroy;

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