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Effects of the Continental-United Merger on Frequent Fliers
One recent travel story that will likely have a big effect on the industry for years to come is the merger of Continental Airlines & United Airlines.
When the companies combine, they will form a massive new airline (which will keep the United name), the world’s largest, with 10 hubs, serving 59 countries, and thousands of daily flights.
But is the new United Airlines a good deal for frequent fliers?
Get Peter’s take on the merger and what it means for consumers in this video…
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Related links on PeterGreenberg.com:
- Find out what top industry analysts are saying about the merger in Travel Reporters Analyze the Continental-United Merger’s Effects.
- Check out Peter’s initial report on the Continental/United Merger on CBS News
- Learn about the earlier love triangle between United, US Airways and Continental that led to this decision.
- Find out the ongoing effects of the last major airline merger between Delta and Northwest in 2008
- Or get the latest air travel news in our Airlines & Airports section.