28 Aug 2026 Articles

Airline Mergers: Clear Skies?

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In an article for the American Bar Association, Francisco Camp and Niya Dai examine whether current antitrust rules accurately reflect modern airline competition in the ever-changing airline industry.

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Introduction

On the heels of various attempted airline mergers and partnerships over the last decade, observers have questioned whether the government’s approach to antitrust enforcement in the airline industry may be changing. This article summarizes the insights shared by leading practitioners in the antitrust space during the ABA Antitrust Section’s 2026 Spring Meeting panel “Airline Mergers: Clear Skies?” on March 25th, 2026.

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