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The State of the Airline Industry and the Potential Impact of a Delta/Northwest Merger

Full Committee Hearing
Date:  Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Time:  2:30 PM
Location:  SR

The record high cost of fuel is challenging U.S. air carriers’ ability to achieve continued financial stability. As a result, six air carriers have declared bankruptcy since the beginning of the year, and two major carriers have announced their intention to merge. This hearing will examine the current financial state and long-term economic outlook of domestic air carriers and the implications of consolidation. Senator Rockefeller will preside.

Committee Members

  • John D. Rockefeller, IV

    Senator

  • Ted Stevens

    Senator

Testimony

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