by Charlie Leocha | Jul 31, 2009
An interesting dynamic has emerged in Congress with discussions about airline alliances, The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is staunchly against such antitrust immunity and the Senate Commerce Science, & Transportation Committee is strongly in...
by Charlie Leocha | Jul 30, 2009
Orignial published on Tripso.com When the Department of Transportation (DOT), over the objections of the Department of Justice (DOJ), approved the Continental/United Airlines antitrust immunity deal this wasn’t included. DOT needs to take another look, now....
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 30, 2009
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has come out in opposition to the planned addition of Continental to the Star Alliance that includes United Airlines. Their objections are focused on the antitrust immunity provisions that would be applied to international routes. This...
by Janice Hough | Jan 8, 2009
As we move deeper into winter, air travelers will face more weather-related cancellations and delays. In some cases, the alternatives offered by the airlines are bad enough to make us drive, take the train — or cancel the trip. Here’s what happened to one...