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Planes, Trains, and Inefficiencies: An Analysis of the Proposed Delta-Northwest Airlines Merger and Its Effects on Consumers
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Recently, officials at Delta Airlines announced a proposed merger between Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines. The cumulative effect of the proposed merger would create the largest airline in the world. Delta’s pilot union declared that “[t]he merged Delta will be a more stable, financially durable and investable airline that will provide benefit to Delta and Northwest employees, the communities we serve and, importantly, the traveling public.” Many, however, are not so optimistic. This article will briefly discuss: (1) airline deregulation and current market conditions in the airline industry; (2) possible antitrust ramifications; and (3) rights consumers have when “flying the friendly skies.”
References: Antitrust Law, Aviation Law, Consumer Protection Law, Essays