Ita-Lufthansa, fear of increase of prices, lower qualiy

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MAR 25 - The EU Commission has formalised its preliminary findings on the project to acquire joint control of Ita with Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy. The fear is that the merge will result in higher prices for customers and lower service quality. In detail, it states that it may reduce competition on a number of short-haul routes connecting Italy to central European countries, as well as on some long-haul routes between Italy and the United States, Canada, and Japan. Alternatively, it might create or strengthen Ita's dominant position at Milan-Linate Airport. (ANSA).