Airline Consolidation
Government and industry officials testified on the pending merger between US Airways and American Airlines.
The Crisis in Aviation
2009-06-22T10:59:41-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/407/286340-m.jpgSir Richard Branson spoke about the state of the airline industry, challenges posed by a weak economy, and competitive business practices. He focused on his opposition to a proposed merger between British Airways and American Airlines, and how some airline consolidation would ultimately hurt the industry. He responded to questions submitted from the audience.Sir Richard Branson spoke about the state of the airline industry, challenges posed by a weak economy, and competitive business practices.… read more
The Crisis in Aviation Sir Richard Branson spoke about the state of the airline industry, challenges posed by a weak economy, and competitive business practices. He focused on his opposition to a proposed merger between British Airways and American Airlines, and how some airline consolidation would ultimately hurt the industry. He responded to questions submitted from the audience. close
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- Richard Branson Founder Virgin Atlantic Airlines
- Donna Leinwand President National Press Club
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