News / American Airlines and LATAM eye cargo in antitrust request for metal-neutral alliance

American Airlines and LATAM are considering adding cargo to their far-reaching “metal-neutral” proposed alliance between the US and six countries in Latin America.

In documents submitted to the US Department of Transportation last week, the two airlines called for antitrust immunity and outlined plans to reduce cargo costs – as well as eyeing further cargo cooperation.

“The proposed joint business agreement (JBA) … contemplates the potential for cooperating in the transportation of cargo products and services throughout the joint business,” noted the ...