The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed to revoke antitrust immunity covering International Air Transport Association tariff meetings

"that discuss and set passenger fares and cargo rates for U.S.-Europe and U.S.-Australia flights." DOT cited development of international airline alliances--which foster the use of interline fares and itineraries--and noted similar proposals by Australian and European authorities. DOT said it would collect public comments and finalize its tentative decision by year-end.