United, Continental eye 3-way tie-up with ANA

United Airlines and Continental Airlines reportedly plan to apply for antitrust waivers to allow deeper cooperation with All Nippon Airways on some trans-Pacific operations, according to reports. A Japanese newspaper reports the three Star Alliance members plan to file their applications by year's end, provided the U.S. and Japan ratify an "Open Skies" treaty, as expected. The three-way partnership would be the top operator of flights between the U.S. and Japan, with approximately 38% of the market.