Hillary Clinton Statement on News Accounts of Possible Airline Mergers

"According to press accounts, merger talks are occurring in the airline industry, as companies face the prospect of a slowing economy and high fuel prices. If carriers decide to combine in order to cut costs and increase their market clout, we will have to take a hard look at the potential effects on workers and consumers. It is important that we preserve choice and competitive pricing in the airline industry. It is also vitally important that any proposed merger preserve the jobs and worker protections on which thousands of families rely."