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Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Airline Mergers

Will US Airways and bankrupt American Airlines merge? That has been subject of much speculation for the past year and was heightened last November when US Airways made a formal merger proposal that would put its management in charge of the combined carrier.

While this might make corporate sense I am not keen about reducing the competition by another player. With consolidation we will most likely see a reduction in flights between some cities. This reduced lift will drive up prices. A double whammy for the traveler!

What are your thoughts on airline mergers and consolidations? Let the Travel Professor know!

Steve Call
"The Travel Professor"

Steve Call gets paid to tell people where to go as the director of the Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management associate degree program at Ohio University-Ironton. Professionally, he's a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counselor and holds two college degrees. He has visited all the continents with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Airline Mergers

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