Air Canada scraps Transat deal on EU headwinds, other bidder returns


Quebec businessman Pierre Karl Péladeau said on Friday that his December offer for Transat was still available.

Air Canada scrapped its proposed acquisition of Transat AT Inc on Friday after being advised by the European Commission that it would still face high regulatory hurdles, clearing the way for other domestic suitors for the tour operator.

Canada's largest airline said that after recent discussions with the European Commission (EC), it had become evident the EC will not approve the acquisition based on the offered remedy package the carrier made earlier this year.

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