Just five years ago, there were 10 major passenger airlines in the US, including six full-service international carriers. If the much-speculated American Airlines-US Airways merger occurs, the US—the world’s largest air transport market—would be down to six major airlines, including only three full-service international operators. All three of the global carriers—United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and the prospective new American—would be the result both of ...
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