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Travelport gets US clearance for Worldspan acquisition

•Wednesday, 11 July 2007•3 min read

Travelport has received antitrust clearance from the US Federal Trade Commission over its acquisition of Worldspan.

The deal remains subject to clearance by the European Commission, but Travelport said it was optimistic that approval will come in time for it to complete the acquisition in the third quarter of 2007.

Travelport claims the move will enhance competition and benefit travel suppliers and travel agents.

By Bev Fearis