With a US Airways hub in Charlotte, North Carolina air travelers are watching with special interest as that airline merges with American Airlines.

Michael Lowrey, who blogs frequently on aviation issues for MeckDeck.com, offered his assessment of the merger’s likely impact during a presentation today for the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. In the video clip below, Lowrey explains how interest in boosting Midwestern flights could lead to changes for North Carolina travelers.

2 p.m. update: Click play below to watch the full 46:21 event.

You’ll find other John Locke Foundation video presentations here.