Airlines

American Airlines-US Airways Merger Creates Airline Oligopoly: Big Four Control 75% of Market

2013-12-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Department of Justice approved American Airlines’ merger with US Airways after initially suing to block the deal, completing a five-year consolidation wave that reduced major U.S. airlines from seven to four dominant carriers controlling three-quarters of the commercial air travel market. …

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Delta-Northwest Merger Approved: Beginning of Airline Industry Consolidation Wave

2008-10-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Department of Justice approved Delta Air Lines’ $2.6 billion stock-swap merger with Northwest Airlines, creating the world’s largest airline and triggering a decade-long consolidation wave that would reduce major U.S. carriers from ten to four dominant players controlling …

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