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DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he sees “room” for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry but any mergers would face close regulatory scrutiny over effects on prices, competition and could require divestitures. Framing the issue as administration‑friendly to deals, he put carriers such as Spirit and JetBlue in focus.
