Report title: U.S. Airline Mergers Offer Rewards, But Also Large Risks
from S&P Credit Research
published Jan 11, 2008

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Recent speculation about a possible merger involving Delta Air Lines Inc. (B/Positive/--) has revived a recurrent airline industry topic. Consolidation has long been suggested as one way to improve the health of the U.S. airline industry. Rationalization of excess capacity and reduction in the number of competitors could correct an imbalance of supply and demand, and improve pricing. Yet the track record of airline mergers is checkered, with few examples delivering on promised benefits. A review of the risks and opportunities associated with such combinations in the past offers clues, but the success or failure of any future merger will depend also on its particular circumstances. Airline mergers have historically been driven by a different rationale than those in most

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Sector: Global Issuers, Structured Finance
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