Originally Posted by
MatthewAMEL
Yeah, the DOJ is really going to care if they force the combined airline to take in 15% or so less revenue.
IF a merger occurs, the DOJ will force a reduction by the carriers in certain markets. In other markets that already overlap, the merged company will naturally attrit the flying, opening the door for other airlines to provide service.
Never said DOJ will care. DOJ will "force?" reduction? What makes you the DOJ expert? Didn't you just get hired by AirTran? Try concentrating on your newhire studies instead of making broad statements without any legal basis. I know a female lawyer who works for a major airline and she said there is no such thing as mandatory reduction of flying in mergers.