Société Air France and KLM N.V. received a statement of objections from the European Commission

As reported previously, société Air France and KLM N.V. have been party to the European Commission’s investigation into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the air freight sector in Europe.

SociétéAir France and KLM N.V. just received a Statement of Objections* from the European Commission. This document contains the European Commission’s preliminary view with respect to the said alleged anticompetitive behaviour in the air freight sector in Europe.

The Statement of Objections follows inspections carried out by the European Commission at the premises of Air France and KLM in 2006. Since the launch of its investigation, the two companies have cooperated with the European Commission in the framework of its investigation.

SociétéAir France and KLM N.V. will examine the European Commission’s preliminary findings and will respond in due course.

* A Statement of Objections is a procedural document whereby the European Commission communicates its preliminary view in relation to a possible infringement of EU competition law and allows its addressees to present arguments in response. A Statement of Objections is a preparatory document that does not prejudge the European Commission’s final decision. Any final decision by the European Commission is subject to appeal to the European Courts.