House Panel Debates Airline Competition and Consolidation
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined U.S. airline consolidation, market competition, and the recent collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines Slots for LCC Auction at LGA
The FAA seeks to auction 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia to a low-cost carrier to preserve market competition and prevent legacy carrier dominance.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Rejects United's 2026 Merger Proposal Amid Antitrust Scrutiny
American Airlines has rejected a merger proposal from United Airlines, citing negative impacts on competition amid rising bipartisan antitrust concerns.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Business
United Airlines CEO Floats Merger with American Airlines
United Airlines' CEO reportedly floated a merger with American Airlines, a proposal facing major regulatory hurdles that would create the world's...
Apr 15, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa Rejects EU Order on Condor Feeder Traffic at Frankfurt
Lufthansa has refused an EU Commission order to provide feeder traffic to competitor Condor, escalating a competition dispute at Frankfurt Airport.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Regulatory