In 2008 United Airlines and American Airlines disclosed settlements in a class-action lawsuit over allegations of airfreight price fixing. This means the companies _____.

A. tried to charge fees for air fright that were below costs
B. charged customers different amounts for the same shipments
C. agreed on the price they would charge customers for air freight
D. used uniform geographic pricing
E. created an artificial demand for shipping


Answer: C

Business

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