Justice Department Approves CO, UAL Merger
By Darren Shannon darren_shannon@aviationweek.com
WASHINGTON
The U.S. Justice Department has approved United Airlines’ proposed merger with Continental Airlines, a decision that effectively allows for the creation of the world’s largest carrier.
The decision was announced late Aug. 27 just hours after Continental unveiled a deal to lease 18 slot pairs at its Newark Liberty International Airport hub to Southwest ...