Originally Posted by
newsmanhoss
I don't believe that a domestic codeshare has to automatically be approved by the feds, unless a challenge is brought forth, but perhaps someone here has more knowledge of the law in these areas.
I believe the process works something like this. RJET or FRNTQ.PK files its application for MEH codeshare with DoT. DoT does its DoT approval process thing and as a part of this process DoT notifies DoJ.
DoJ chops on it from the anti-trust aspect and either says: 1) no problemo or 2) we want time to look at and review any anti-trust implications.