US Shows Support For Airline Venture Between Delta, WestJet

As a condition of approval, the Trump administration proposes that the airlines surrender some of their takeoff and landing rights at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport, enough to let other airlines run eight round trips a day. The government also proposes to exclude WestJet’s discount carrier Swoop from the deal.

It was not immediately clear whether the government’s conditions will be acceptable to the airlines. A WestJet spokeswoman said the airlines are reviewing the proposal and will respond to the Transportation Department. Atlanta-based Delta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.