The proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental shouldn’t result in higher fares for travelers at Baton Rouge Metro Airport. Continental is the only one of the two firms that offers service to Baton Rouge, says Jim Caldwell, airport spokesman. If both United and Continental were flying to Baton Rouge, Caldwell says the merger could lead to higher fares because of the lack of competition. If anything, the deal could be a positive for Baton Rouge Metro. Because Continental already has a presence in the city, it would be a lot easier and cheaper to add Metro Airport as a spoke to hubs such as Chicago or Washington Dulles airport. The U.S. Justice Department announced late Friday it had no more antitrust concerns about the United-Continental deal. Shareholders are set to vote on the merger Sept. 17. The combined airlines would leapfrog Delta to become the world’s biggest airline.
United-Continental deal shouldn’t lead to higher fares in B.R.
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