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By Julie Johnsson | Will the United-Continental merger fly with antitrust regulators?
The two airlines intend to formally link operations to form the world’s largest carrier by the close of the year. First, they’ll have to convince state and federal regulators that their new behemoth won’t harm consumers by hiking prices or dominating competitors.
A United Airlines check-in area and a Continental Airlines kiosk at O’Hare International Airport. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
By Julie Johnsson | United Airlines’ merger talks with Continental Airlines are progressing
rapidly, and many of the key issues involved with melding the carriers have been resolved, said a person close to the talks.
Telephone calls are flying between carriers’ management teams and their directors, and a deal could be completed as soon as next week.
