1. Introduction -- 2. The evolution of air transport -- 3. Deregulation, liberalization and re-regulation -- 4. American and European competition law and policy -- 5. The development of tactical and strategic alliances : progress and challenges -- 6. Final thoughts.

The EU agenda for improving competitiveness is missing in action. Economic competitiveness has been a central plank in the development of the European Union - a relentless quest for policies that lead to more prosperity and that make European companies in world markets more successful. However,...