Let’s unmerge a few airlines
The Justice Department’s settlement agreement with American Airlines and US Airways, which will finally allow the carriers to merge, is taking the airline industry in the wrong direction, say many travelers.
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Blocking this airline mega-merger is good for travelers
The Justice Department’s surprise lawsuit to block the proposed $11 billion consolidation of American Airlines and US Airways appears to doom the latest airline mega-merger, at least in its current form. But for airline passengers, the prospect of two stand-alone airlines is mostly good news.
Why merging American Airlines with US Airways is a terrible idea
Any day now, the U.S. Department of Justice will approve the merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
Delayed by a day, and these flight vouchers aren’t gonna cut it
Flight delays happen. But the one experienced by Nigel Goring-Morris and his companion on their flight from Tel Aviv to Honolulu by way of Los Angeles was so long, and the initial compensation so inadequate, that I’m considering getting involved.
Do I deserve a refund after my destination turned dangerous?
Diane Austin’s problem isn’t that unusual, which is why I’ve decided to write something about it. In April, she booked a $730 roundtrip ticket in April through Orbitz on American Airlines to fly to Puerto Vallarta.
Should this airline merger be allowed to fly?
The proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways may not be a done deal, even if almost everyone is behaving as if it were.
“Let’s go out on the tarmac and deal with this, just you and I, right here, right now”
Sean Hillen’s case is either an example of an airline crewmember on a power trip or a passenger behaving badly.
Should the U.S. government approve the American Airlines – US Airways merger?
What if you could make the call on the proposed merger between American and US Airways?
No hope for an airline ticket refund – or is there?
When Kathy Stickney’s niece must return home early to be with her ailing father, she must forfeit an American Airlines ticket. But is that fair?
I missed my brother’s wedding and now I’m missing my refund
Ronnee Schweizer’s flight to the Virgin Islands is canceled, and when her online agency issues a refund, part of the money is missing. How does she get it back?