Legal Opinion
Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited v. British Airways Plc
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided July 24, 2001No. 2000PublishedCited by 127 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CARDAMONE, Circuit Judge:
This appeal from a grant of summary judgment requires us to examine concepts underlying antitrust law. Foremost among them is the notion that competition fosters consumer welfare. Since competition, which is the very essence of business, results in lower prices for consumers, it is a positive aspect of the marketplace. Thus, what the antitrust laws are designed to protect is competitive conduct, not individual competitors. This concept is the framework upon which we decide this appeal.
Plaintiff Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited (Virgin) brings antitrust causes of action…
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