The decision is likely to have little effect on the merger itself.

The commission is not expected to rule on the merger until next month.

A number of conditions on the merger were required by both state and federal governments.

They are scheduled to vote on the merger in June.

Shareholders of both companies are expected to vote on the merger later this month.

A commission ruling on the merger is expected later this year.

See http://www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com for an official word from the company itself on the merger.

He said his company was still reviewing information on the announced merger.

But the company quickly offered to hold off on the merger while a resolution of the matter is sought.

Agreement on the merger of the federal parties was agreed in October 2008.