American Airlines US Airways merger

**Tonish** · 09-12-2013, 21:36

I see this has gone through today. Presumably this will further reduce the options for trans-Atlantic routes and push prices higher again.

We really need more competition on this route, not less.

**Tony G** · 10-12-2013, 17:56

I remember hearing about this, but I thought it had been vetoed by the monopolies commission.

I share your view that we definitely need more carriers for trans-Atlantic flights if we're ever going to have reasonable fares. I'm hoping another large carrier sees the gap in the market and takes the plunge - a little like what Norwegian has done on a smaller scale.

**Pookie** · 11-12-2013, 05:37

Originally Posted by Tony G

I remember hearing about this, but I thought it had been vetoed by the monopolies commission.

I share your view that we definitely need more carriers for trans-Atlantic flights if we're ever going to have reasonable fares. I'm hoping another large carrier sees the gap in the market and takes the plunge - a little like what Norwegian has done on a smaller scale.

I think the Norwegian plan maybe scuppered, due to the registration of the aircraft in Eire and the CAA refusing to re-new, this was as of last week so may have changed by now.

**syrup** · 11-12-2013, 20:49

Originally Posted by Pookie

I think the Norwegian plan maybe scuppered, due to the registration of the aircraft in Eire and the CAA refusing to re-new, this was as of last week so may have changed by now.

Pookie do have a link for this as my son and his family are booked with them for next August.

Thanks