21.   The fares were matched on key competitive routes by most other major airlines.

22.   They said the airline had not violated any antitrust laws but simply matched the fares of its competitors.

23.   US Airways matched these fares.

24.   ValuJet later decided to stay in the market, and Delta Air Lines matched its fares.

25.   Yet British Airways has ignored EasyJet, choosing not to match the fares.

26.   Canadian Airlines quickly matched the fares.

27.   Competitors routinely match fares on similar routes.

28.   Delta usually matches AirTran fares whenever they fly to the same cities.

29.   Other airlines are expected to match the fare, but there was no immediate confirmation.

30.   Terry Trippler, airline expert with OneTravel.com, said it appeared all of the major airlines had matched the fares by Thursday afternoon.