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 State of the Airline Industry: the Potential Impact of Airline Mergers and Industry Consolidation Full Committee Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:00 AM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   The Commerce Committee will examine the current state of the airline industry, the immediate and long-term economic outlook of domestic air carriers and their workforce, and the likely effects of proposed industry mergers on consumers. The Committee also will review the potential impact of rapid industry consolidation on air service in the United States.   Majority Statements Daniel K. Inouye John D. Rockefeller, IV Frank R. Lautenberg   Witnesses Opening Remarks The Honorable Johnny Isakson U.S. Senator Georgia Panel 1 Mr. Doug Parker Chairman and Chief Executive Officer US Airways Mr. Gerald Grinstein Chief Executive Officer Delta Air Lines, Inc. Mr. Mark N. Cooper Director of Research Consumer Federation of America The Honorable Andrew B. Steinberg Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs U.S. Department of Transportation

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