News / As Air China settles, just two airlines are left to face the rap in air cargo cartel case

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Air China and its cargo subsidiary have agreed to pay $50m to settle its antitrust class action case with air cargo shippers, following a day in mediation in December.

The move leaves the two remaining airlines in the case, Air India and Air New Zealand, potentially liable for all economic losses suffered by customers. They could face trial in September.

Despite Air China “exploring the possibility of settlement” more than four years ago, the first talks were not productive. Talks restarted at the end of last ...