Southwest/AirTran merger approved by Dept. of Justice, to close May 2

Aaron Karp April 26, 2011
Southwest Airlines 737-300. Photo: By Rob Finlayson. US Dept. of Justice said Tuesday it has approved Southwest Airlines' acquisition of AirTran Airways, clearing the way for the transaction to close on May 2. SWA last September announced an agreement to acquire Orlando-based AirTran for $1.4...

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