CRA economists advised counsel to Virgin America throughout the DOJ review of its acquisition by Alaska Airlines. The DOJ approved the merger requiring some restrictions on the ongoing code share relationship between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Code sharing allows partner airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights.
Antitrust implications of the build vs. buy playbook in the AI era
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) makes the build-versus-buy question particularly important. AI markets are evolving quickly, and firms must...