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We use administrative data from the US airline industry to evaluate firm quality based on the on-time performance of millions of flights over a decade. Specifically, we study three major airline mergers that took place in the last decade: US Airways–America West, Delta–Northwest, and United–Continental.
In this paper, we evaluate the e ect on prices and consumer surplus of the merger between American Airlines and US Airways through the estimation of a structural model of the US domestic airline industry. In doing so, we propose an ex-post evaluation of this merger.
1 wrz 2014 · The U.S. Airways acquisition aimed to strengthen its position relative to the large U.S. network airlines (Delta, United, American, etc.) and low-cost airlines (Southwest, Jet Blue, etc.). In the years following the U.S. Airways merger, Delta Airlines acquired Northwest Airlines.
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) has conducted an independent review of the proposed merger between Delta Air Lines (Delta) and Northwest Airlines (Northwest). Announced on April 14, 2008,2 the $3.1 billion deal will create the largest airline in the U.S. and the world.3 The transaction comes at a time when the U.S. airline industry is ...
26 sty 2023 · This study simulates some typical scenarios with reference to a merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. A merger model is developed to determine the price and flight frequency endogenously. A demand function is based on the discrete-choice behavior of passengers.
The case gives an insight into the unique challenges faced by Delta and Northwest and expounds on how the merger will help them tide over difficulties and emerge as a stronger and better airline. It also analyses the role of consolidation in the aviation industry to minimise losses and achieve economies of scale.
31 sie 2020 · On April 14th, 2008, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines (NWA) announced an agreement to merge and create a $17.7 billion enterprise. The name "Delta" would survive the merger, and the combined airline would serve passengers across the US and around the world with its multiple hubs.
