The airline industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy by connecting destinations across the planet, facilitating trade and tourism, and providing excellence in mid-air hospitality.
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The airlines now must focus on obtaining needed approval from competition authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general.
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