How Will Proposed Merger Affect Airline Passengers?

NPR | Feb. 15, 2013 5:39 a.m. | Updated: Feb. 15, 2013 8:13 a.m.

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Conventional wisdom says fewer airlines mean higher fares and fewer flights. But experts say the American Airlines-U.S. Airways proposed merger is a mixed bag. Consumers gain more flight options, and combined frequent flier miles. Past mergers haven't led to significantly higher fares, but will this time be different?