British Airways-American Airlines Alliance

Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition members heard testimony from an American Airlines rep… read more

Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition members heard testimony from an American Airlines representative and several competitors concerning the implications of the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. In the alliance the airlines would coordinate service, schedules and fares. Dave Schwarte, representing American Airlines, argued that the agreement would enhance competition because American would give up slots at London’s Heathrow airport. The other witnesses and several senators questioned whether such an agreement could be approved between two carriers which already held such a large share of U.S.-London air travel. close

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  • Mike DeWine U.S. Senator [R] Ohio
  • Cyril Murphy Vice President United Airlines->International Affairs
  • Lawrence Nagin General Counsel US Airways Group
  • Dave Schwarte Managing Director US Airways Group->International Affairs
  • Barry Simons Executive Vice President Continental Airlines->International Affairs
  • Scott Yohe Senior Vice President Delta Airlines Inc.->Government Affairs
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British Airways-American Airlines Alliance

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Program ID:
80602-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 22, 1997 | 2:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 26, 1997 | 11:42am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 22, 1997 | 2:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 22, 1997 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 22, 1997 | 11:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 23, 1997 | 7:03am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 26, 1997 | 11:42am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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