America West Gets Antitrust Immunity for Royal Jordanian

America West has been given antitrust immunity from the DOT for its alliance with Royal Jordanian. This gives the two the ability to coordinate schedules jointly serve existing markets and discuss new markets for expansion without risk of violating antitrust laws. The two airlines can now offer joint fares and discuss pricing and to offer one program for frequent flyer miles. Royal Jordanian becomes the first non-European airline to be granted this immunity. The two currently have a codesharing relationship from New York, Chicago and Detroit to Amman, Jordan. (JM)