A deal between United Continental and Air Canada looks like an “effective merger” of all of their Canadian and U.S. operations. The deal would create a monopoly on 10 major high-demand, transborder routes and substantially reduce competition on nine others. Prices would be higher and choice restricted. CBC News, June 27, 2011 What type of monopoly would be created on the 10 major high-demand routes? With higher prices and restricted choice, what would be the barrier to entry?