the immunized alliances are going to result in three mega global carriers who will not compete with each other, who will not provide service to communities at the end of the spokes in the hub and spoke system, which will diminish short-haul service in the domestic United States.
Mr. Oberstar warns that airline alliances will harm competition and service.
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