Kroger-Albertsons merger on hold amid lawsuits

A pending $20 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is on hold while anti-trust lawsuits designed to block it continue. Arizona, among many other states, filed a lawsuit saying the merger would reduce competition and raise prices.

Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats to travelers, as well as offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom — a move announced on Thursday that breaks a 50-year tradition for the carrier.

Delta flight cancellations investigated by feds

U.S. DOT is investigating Delta Air Lines for flight cancellations stemming from a worldwide outage caused by a faulty software update. Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the agency is probing Delta to ensure it's "following the law and taking care of its passengers during continued widespread disruptions."