Examines issues related to proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, highlighting Congressional role. Reviews historical perspectives and provides airline industry overview. Considers likely impacts of merger, including its potential effect on airfares, its effect on routes and services, whether employment is likely to increase or decrease, whether existing United-Continental airport hubs will retain their status in the future, how the United-Continental merger will affect further consolidation in the U.S. airline industry, and whether the merger will have a significant impact on industry profitability.
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