DOJ Poised to Sue to Block Sabre’s Deal for Farelogix

  • Antitrust officials raise concerns over travel tech tie-up
  • Sabre announced plans this week to close deal amid U.S. probe
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The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to sue to block travel technology company Sabre Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Farelogix Inc. over concerns the deal will harm competition, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The department’s antitrust division is set to file a lawsuit as soon as Monday, said the person. Sabre announced plansBloomberg Terminal Wednesday to close the deal next week.