United CFO defends competitive response to Virgin America at Newark

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Ongoing capacity discipline by United and other airlines means service punishment for travelers at many small and midsize airports around the U.S.
United Airlines CFO John Rainey said today allegations that the airline engaged in anticompetitive behavior last month when Virgin America debuted San Francisco and Los Angeles service from Newark Airport were "absolutely false."
Answering questions after making a presentation at the 2013 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conferenc