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How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers?

Thursday, June 25, 2026
How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers?

How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers?

The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these changes mean for you--the passenger. We learn more from GAO's Danielle Giese and Mike Hoffman.