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Most corporate mergers won’t affect you much, but big airline mergers mean big “headaches” for passengers, says Scott McCartney in The Wall Street Journal. India’s $2,500 Nano car poses a “moral conundrum” for well-intentioned people, says Anne Applebaum

Airline mergers cause turbulence

Most corporate mergers won’t affect you much, but big airline mergers mean big “headaches” for passengers, says Scott McCartney in The Wall Street Journal. Delta’s likely merger with United or Northwest will be good for the airlines, helping them “better survive high oil prices and recession.” But travelers face higher fares, reduced service, and “grumpier” employees. The “biggest peril for consumers is poorer service,” however. Along with more lost baggage and ticketing problems, this means trouble for your frequent flier miles. There are a few upsides to mergers, but one of them isn’t increased opportunities to “score free seats and upgrades.”

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