DOJ Approves UA/CO Merger [And WN is coming to EWR]
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DOJ Approves UA/CO Merger [And WN is coming to EWR]
DOJ Department of Justice approves UA/CO Merger Today..Congrats Mr.Smisek!
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Congrats to CO!
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Good, now we can move on with this. Hopefully it goes better than the reciprocation of upgrading.
Also, I'm sure there is no connection between this announcement and the earlier one today about WN's landing slots at EWR.
Also, I'm sure there is no connection between this announcement and the earlier one today about WN's landing slots at EWR.
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Here's an article on the approval:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/bu.../28air.html?hp
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/28/bu.../28air.html?hp
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to all.
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I'm excited to see the changes, and hope that flyers, employees and investors all benefit.
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So what about the news reports that the two airlines may remain separate for another year?
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might be a good time to apply for the Chase CO MasterCard before they axe it.....
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Let's hope this goes down smoother than the DL/NW rough landing. ^
Let's hope this goes down smoother than the DL/NW rough landing. ^