United and US Airways Rumored to be in merger talks
Apr 7, 2010, 3:13 pm
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United and US Airways Rumored to be in merger talks
Apparently United and US Air are in merger talks
http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/20...rger-talks/?hp
http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/20...rger-talks/?hp
Apr 7, 2010, 3:13 pm
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US Airways Said to Be in Talks to Buy United
http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/20...-talks/?emc=na
Oy.
In a certain way, it makes sense. US would provide significant East Coast coverage where UA has none. But I shudder to think that US would impose its brand of LCC-ness onto what is a *flame suit on* fairly decent global airline.
United and US Airways are deep in their merger discussions, though a transaction is not expected to be announced for at least several weeks, these people said, cautioning that talks may still collapse. One potential hurdle could be union opposition.
Oy.
In a certain way, it makes sense. US would provide significant East Coast coverage where UA has none. But I shudder to think that US would impose its brand of LCC-ness onto what is a *flame suit on* fairly decent global airline.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:14 pm
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US Airways Said to Be in Talks to Buy United
The UAL Corporation, the parent of United Airlines, and US
Airways are in talks to merge, in a potential deal that would
create one of the world's largest airlines, people briefed on
the matter said on Wednesday.
The negotiations mark the latest efforts to consolidate the
struggling airline industry. Both companies have been vocal
in calling for greater consolidation within the industry to
help prop up falling revenues, with United's chief executive,
Glenn F. Tilton, among the leading proponents for more
mergers.
United and US Airways are deep in their merger discussions,
though a transaction is not expected to be announced for at
least several weeks, these people said, cautioning that talks
may still collapse. One potential hurdle could be union
opposition.
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http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/20...-talks/?emc=na
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Ok you guys... it's a tie. lol
Apr 7, 2010, 3:15 pm
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I just got the NYTimes Breaking News Update about this! 
I wonder what the unions will have to say about it.
I wonder what the unions will have to say about it.
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Where are you guys seeing that US might *buy* United? I'm seeing merger, not US buying UA.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:16 pm
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Holy.... I don't even know how to react to this. CO was a decoy!!!
Apr 7, 2010, 3:17 pm
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O M G!! US AIRWAYS??? Continental, make your move NOW. But then again, this could be a stunt of United making Continental jealous, thus getting a better deal out of Continental 
Seriously, all these integration with CO ain't for nothing!
Seriously, all these integration with CO ain't for nothing!
Apr 7, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Here's my question: How can UA even think of buying/merging with US when "enhanced" cooperation with CO is still underway?
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This is an interesting effort to create perhaps the world's biggest branding disaster. Pass the popcorn.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:23 pm
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I certainly hope that there is no merger with US Airways since redeeming miles with them domestically is so costly. Also why would they moving forward with integration with CO and then suddenly lurch towards US? I'm amazed. Maybe the unions will kill the deal, or CO will step up and bid higher and buy UA.