GAO: The American Airlines-US Airways merger will reduce competition on more than nonstop routes
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Should we consider the issue of connecting flights when we consider whether a merger will damage competition in the airline industry?
Usually, airlines and regulators focus on nonstop flights, where the two merging airlines offer nonstop service between the same two cities. US Airways chairman and CEO Doug Parker and American Airlines officials have repeatedly pointed out that out of 900 routes flown by the two carriers, they only compete on 12 nonstop routes.
Even if you include other … [visit site to read more]
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