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Who Benefits From Airline Mergers? CBS News
Wall Street is buoyant about possible mergers among the nation's last six traditional carriers. However, airline analysts are uncertain that the consolidation will benefit customers.
Airline CEO to give bonus to charity USA Today
Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon accepted an offer from a private equity consortium to stay on as the airline's chief after the airline changed hands in an $8.64 billion buyout. But, Dixon has turned down one of the most generous provisions
Airline mergers could bring higher fares Some see higher fares in airline mergers The Plain Dealer
With airline merger mania the talk of the day Wednesday, experts said the elimination of overlapping routes could very well mean higher fares for travelers and increased service disruptions.
Delta Becomes Only Global Airline to Serve 300 Worldwide Destinations PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2006 -- Delta Air Lines -- the world's fastest growing international airline -- tomorrow will inaugurate service to its 300th worldwide destination with nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and La Paz, Mexico.
Airline consolidation: Which combined companies will take off? The Arizona Republic
The airline mating game just added more contestants. On the heels of US Airways' bid for Delta Air Lines last month, four more airlines joined the merger mix on Wednesday.{b} Possible airline mergers could boost fares {b} Merger update
Airline Mergers Could Raise Fares in '07 ABC News
Airline Consolidation Could Mean Higher Fares for Consumers, Less Job Security for Workers
Airline merger talks stir market Bradenton Herald
What could top a US Airways bid for Delta Air Lines, a merger that would create the No. 1 domestic carrier? A combination of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, talk of which sparked a rally in airline shares Wednesday.
Airline mergers can lead to labor conflict CNN.com
DALLAS, Texas (AP) -- Even if the leaders of United and Continental agree to merge their airlines, the hard work of combining two work forces with different unions and conflicting interests will remain.
Airline set to expand flights between MidAmerica airport, Orlando KWQC-TV 6 Davenport
MASCOUTAH, Ill. Discount carrier Allegiant Air is expanding its service from the St. Louis area's Mid-America airport to the Orlando area.
Airline mergers could raise fares in \'07 Sharewatch
The history of the airline industry is littered with cases in which peace in the boardroom was followed by rancor among co-workers at 30,000 feet.
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