Thomas Cook cancels airline deal
12 July 2008Thomas Cook has cancelled plans to merge its German charter airline Condor with rival Air Berlin after discussions with the competition regulator.
The German Cartel Office had expressed concerns that the deal could reduce holidaymakers’ choice of flights to popular Mediterranean destinations.
Thomas Cook said Condor was still a “‘strong business'” and was looking for an alternative deal.
The two airlines announced plans to merge in September 2007.
source: BBC News