consolidation　統合、合併　（ABCニュースシャワー） - ほぼ毎日　英語学習日記　～ 英語holic ～

■consolidation　統合、連携、合併

We will participate in consolidation when and if it is the right choice.
「正しい選択であれば我が社も統合する」

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その他の英語表現
■If this merger goes forward, other carriers will follow.
（この合併が進めば他の航空会社も追随するでしょう）

・go forward　前進する

■In fact, airlines today were weighing their options.
（航空業界各社は選択肢を検討した）

・weigh　比較検討する



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Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines merged this week to effectively create the world's largest airline. Delta announced that it has bought the Minnesota-based carrier for $3-billion. The move comes amidst high gas prices, consumer discontent and union disputes that have plagued the industry. These factors led to hug loses by airlines totaling up to $35-billion from 2001-2006. Because of these economic woes, and increased competition from European and Asian carriers, airlines have faced pressure to consolidate in hopes of gaining market share and reducing competition. With news of this merger and the recent closure of 3 US carriers, some expert say that airfares will likely increase as gas prices go up and competition dwindles.

・consolidate　統合する、合併する