Biden Administration Probes Airline Industry Competition

The Justice and Transportation Departments launch an inquiry into airline mergers and pricing practices to enhance market competition.

The inquiry will examine the impact of airline mergers on competition and consumer pricing.
Public comments on the state of airline competition are invited until December 23.
The Justice Department has previously blocked several airline mergers, including JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit Airlines.
Four major airlines currently dominate 80% of the U.S. domestic passenger market.
The investigation also includes an analysis of frequent-flyer programs and additional fees.