The airline industry has returned to profitability in recent years, partly due to additional fees and partly because of consolidation, which has reduced competition. In 2005, for example, US Airways absorbed America West. Now, US Airways and American Airlines are set to merge. But should the deal be allowed to go through?

Professors from across the nation weighed in on this issue. Malika S. Simmons, a visiting assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law was one of the experts. Read the full story on Card Hub’s website.