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CHICAGO -- A long-anticipated consolidation of U.S. airlines could mean higher fares for travelers as overlapping routes are eliminated, experts said Wednesday as talk of likely deals reverberated throughout the industry.
That's one reason why any such buyouts could draw intensified regulatory scrutiny, along with the potential for increased labor and service disruptions, as some consumer advocates warn.See the full content of this document
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Few Airlines = High Fares?
Don't tell that to Wall Street. Airline stocks surged on news that United and Continental are holding preliminary discussions and after Air Tran launched a hostile takeover bid for Midwest, with other carriers also examining how to merge to keep up with bigger competition...
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