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On the recordMarch 18, 2013
In the past, Mr. Parker, I believe USAir has resisted raising fares when other airlines have done so, and I guess one of the concerns that we may have is that the merger might lessen the downward pricing pressure that that past conduct has created.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal expresses concern about potential fare increases post-merger.

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