For Mr. Tilton and Mr. Smisek, when evaluating any airline merger, the first and most obvious question from the antitrust perspective is whether the merger will result in an increase in fares or a reduction in flights.
Orrin Hatch: “For Mr. Tilton and Mr. Smisek, when evaluating any airline merger, the first and most obvious question from the…”
On the recordMay 26, 2010
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Hatch emphasizes key concerns regarding airline mergers related to fares and flight reductions.
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