State of the Airline Industry: the Potential Impact of Airline Mergers and Industry Consolidation

The Commerce Committee will examine the current state of the airline industry, the immediate and long-term economic outlook of domestic air carriers and their workforce, and the likely effects of proposed industry mergers on consumers. The Committee also will review the potential impact of rapid industry consolidation on air service in the United States.

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Majority Statement

  • John D. Rockefeller, IV

    Senator
  • Daniel K. Inouye

    Senator
  • Frank R. Lautenberg

    Senator

Opening Remarks

  • The Honorable Johnny Isakson

    U.S. Senator
    Georgia

Testimony

  • Mr. Mark N. Cooper

    Director of Research
    Consumer Federation of America
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  • Mr. Doug Parker

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
    US Airways
  • The Honorable Andrew B. Steinberg

    Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
    U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Mr. Gerald Grinstein

    Chief Executive Officer
    Delta Air Lines, Inc.
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