Which airline acquired a controlling interest in Continental in 1981?
Texas International Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Answer
In 1981, Texas International Airlines acquired a controlling interest in Continental. The two companies merged in 1982, and the combined airline eventually became one of the largest carriers in the United States.
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