Media Mentions
2007
Joel G. Chefitz was quoted in a November 15 article published by the Chicago Tribune regarding rumors of a possible merger between United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. A major shareholder of both airlines sent a letter urging Delta to pursue a merger with United's parent company, UAL Corp. Although both sides deny that a deal is being negotiated, Mr. Chefitz noted that if the airlines can show that a merger would significantly reduce operating costs in the face of astronomical fuel prices, they would have a very persuasive argument for gaining approval from federal antitrust authorities. "I think the climate for getting an airline merger through right now is a lot better than it was when United failed to acquire US Airways," Mr. Chefitz said. Mr. Chefitz was also quoted in The Providence Journal on November 16.
Joel G. Chefitz, Airport & Aviation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trial
