NEW YORK - The last time there was consolidation in the airline industry, customers suffered.In addition to offering fewer seats, the 2005 combination that formed US Airways Group Inc. forced together two dissonant operations that turned the carrier into an industry leader in lost bags and late flights.
Nevertheless, the carrier's new chief operating officer, Robert Isom, argues that industry consolidation can be good for travelers in the long run.
An airline that can bolster its finances, be it through an acquisition or some other way, will be in a better position to cater to its customers, Isom said in an interview with The Associated Press. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News - Paul Fredrick Men Style
