This article from NYTimes.com has been sent to you by psa188@xxxxxxxxx /-------------------- advertisement -----------------------\ THE DREAMERS - NOW PLAYING Set against the turbulent political backdrop of 1968 France when the voice of youth was reverberating around Europe, THE DREAMERS is a story of self-discovery as three students test each other to see just how far they will go. THE DREAMERS is released uncut with an NC-17 rating. Watch The Dreamers trailer at: http://www.thedreamers.com \----------------------------------------------------------/ EU Commission Can Review Airline Alliances February 26, 2004 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Filed at 12:59 p.m. ET BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- European Union governments authorized the group's antitrust regulator to review alliances between European and non-European airlines that stop short of full mergers. The new rules take effect May 1 and close a gap in the authority of the EU executive Commission. The Commission previously had authority to scrutinize airline mergers regardless of the carriers' country of origin, but could review airline alliances only if they involve solely European airlines. The regulations, approved Thursday by the 15 EU governments, also grant the Commission enforcement powers to preserve competition when reviewing the looser cooperation agreements. Unlike its U.S. counterpart, the Commission currently can only make recommendations to national governments in such cases rather than issue a binding ruling. ``This is good for the airlines concerned as there will be a clear and coherent regulatory framework,'' said EU Competition Commissioner Mario Monti. The Commission is scrutinizing the Sky Team alliance which comprises Aeromexico, Air France, Alitalia SpA, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc. and Korean Air Lines Co. The Commission has been analyzing the alliance's potential competitive impact since its inception in July 2000. In recent months the case has taken on a new dimension after Air France Group merged with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. KLM is also allied with Northwest Airlines Corp. and has a codesharing agreement with Continental Airlines. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-EU-Air-Alliances.html?ex=1078826781&ei=1&en=f58cc2c4f9625b7f --------------------------------- Get Home Delivery of The New York Times Newspaper. Imagine reading The New York Times any time & anywhere you like! Leisurely catch up on events & expand your horizons. Enjoy now for 50% off Home Delivery! Click here: http://www.nytimes.com/ads/nytcirc/index.html HOW TO ADVERTISE --------------------------------- For information on advertising in e-mail newsletters or other creative advertising opportunities with The New York Times on the Web, please contact onlinesales@xxxxxxxxxxx or visit our online media kit at http://www.nytimes.com/adinfo For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help@xxxxxxxxxxxx Copyright 2004 The New York Times Company