United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Home | Graphics On | Site Map | Text Size: A A A Search : + Advanced Search Hearings Markups Nominations Legislative Calendar News Room   » Press Releases   » Op-Eds   » Speeches Audio/Video About the Committee   » Committee History   » Jurisdiction   » Members   » The Chairman   » The Co-Chairman   » Past Chairmen Subcommittees   » Full Committee   » Science, Technology, and Innovation   » Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security   » Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety   » Full Committee   » Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard   » Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences   » Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security   » Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Contact Information Related Links   » Legislation   » Federal Agencies RSS Feed   Hearings The State of the Airline Industry and the Potential Impact of a Delta/Northwest Merger Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Wednesday, May 7, 2008 02:30 PM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   The record high cost of fuel is challenging U.S. air carriers’ ability to achieve continued financial stability. As a result, six air carriers have declared bankruptcy since the beginning of the year, and two major carriers have announced their intention to merge. This hearing will examine the current financial state and long-term economic outlook of domestic air carriers and the implications of consolidation. Senator Rockefeller will preside.   Majority Statements John D. Rockefeller, IV Minority Statements Ted Stevens Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 Mr. Richard Anderson Chief Executive Officer Delta Air Lines Mr. Mark N. Cooper Director of Research Consumer Federation of America Ms. Patricia Friend International President Association of Flight Attendants - CWA, AFL-CIO Mr. Ray Neidl Analyst Calyon Securities Mr. Patrick Murphy Principal Gerchick-Murphy Associates, LLC Mr. Robert Roach Jr. General Vice President - Transportation The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Mr. Doug Steenland President and Chief Executive Officer Northwest Airlines Public Information Office: 508 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125 Tel: 202-224-5115 Hearing Room: 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125 Home | Privacy Policy | Graphics On | Site Map | Help/Faqs | Search Back to Top