DOT tentatively and conditionally approved antitrust immunity for American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Royal Jordanian.

The five-way immunity requestwould enable joint corporate contracting and other coordinated activities. AA, BA and Iberia also intend to establish a three-way joint venture. Among DOT's conditions are the divestiture of four pairs of slots at London Heathrow by the oneworld partners to unaffiliated airlines. Interested parties have until 30 March to file comments.