View Poll Results: Is an American Airlines/US Airways merger good for the traveling public?
Yes
84
28.19%
No
214
71.81%
Voters: 298. You may not vote on this poll
Nov 12, 2013, 2:24 pm
Last edit by: aztimm
Note:
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
US/AA merger- MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD/incl 'when will US leave STAR'
Jul 10, 2013, 7:00 am
#901
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PBI
Programs: UA (1k) lifetime gold, AA (EP), Starwood (Life Plat), Hilton (Gold)
Posts: 193
So October seems pretty safe.
Man I hope so. I've yet to book a flight to Australia in September. I need the miles to go to US to maintain C status so want to make sure of which carrier I book!
Man I hope so. I've yet to book a flight to Australia in September. I need the miles to go to US to maintain C status so want to make sure of which carrier I book!
Jul 10, 2013, 7:45 am
#902
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
Is there a good airline in SkyTeam? OW might not be as good as *A, but at least you can burn BA Avios for short haul RT's at a very nice rate.
Jul 10, 2013, 9:18 am
#903
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: BOS
Programs: Marriott LTG, HHonors Diamond, Nat'l Exec
Posts: 3,581
Jul 10, 2013, 10:22 am
#905
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA USA
Programs: AA, UA, WN, HH, Marriott
Posts: 7,290
PHX-MIA
PHX-MIA services resumes Oct 27. Obviously a connection into the AA MIA hub.
(Sorry if posted elsewhere - search turned up no posts).
http://airlineroute.net/2013/07/10/us-phxmia-w13/
(Sorry if posted elsewhere - search turned up no posts).
http://airlineroute.net/2013/07/10/us-phxmia-w13/
Jul 10, 2013, 3:25 pm
#906
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
PHX-MIA services resumes Oct 27. Obviously a connection into the AA MIA hub.
(Sorry if posted elsewhere - search turned up no posts).
http://airlineroute.net/2013/07/10/us-phxmia-w13/
(Sorry if posted elsewhere - search turned up no posts).
http://airlineroute.net/2013/07/10/us-phxmia-w13/
Jul 10, 2013, 5:57 pm
#907
Formerly known as I_Hate_US_Airways
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Just South Of North
Programs: My Loyalty Programs? I now VOTE with my wallet!!!
Posts: 2,568
Okay...
Jul 10, 2013, 6:43 pm
#908
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SEA
Posts: 3,955
Just wondering, does anyone think there's a chance that US + AA miles will count together for 2014 status? Is that precedented in airline mergers? I may fly a transcon on AS pretty soon and I was thinking I'd credit the miles to AA if it were a possibility.
Jul 10, 2013, 9:03 pm
#910
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Sure, it's possible. Is new AA likely to combine the 2013 flight activity on PMUS plus PMAA to determine your 2014 status? I would NOT count on it. So far, Parker has not given us any hints to answer that question.
Jul 11, 2013, 3:31 am
#911
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: VCE
Posts: 14,165
Great point- I have only booked revenue tickets on Korean so I don't really know how easy or difficult it is- Korean often has very good prices in J particularly to Asian destinations.
Jul 11, 2013, 12:46 pm
#912
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,391
). 
Might not be so great using SkyPesos™->KE.
I'd credit the AS miles to AA anyway, though, since then at least they'll get merged with the OP's US balance (someday).
Jul 12, 2013, 8:56 am
#913
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York and Vienna
Programs: PA WorldPass Platinum, AA, DL, LH. GHA Black, SPG and HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,870
American Airlines Merger Approved by US Airways Shareholders
News announced this morning:
American Airlines Merger Approved by US Airways Shareholders
American Airlines Merger Approved by US Airways Shareholders
The CEO of US Airways announced that the airline’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger with American Airlines’ parent AMR Corp. The approval was one of the final steps remaining in finalizing the deal, which will create the world’s biggest airline upon closing....
Jul 12, 2013, 9:11 pm
#914
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1
Merge Usair and American?
I have a $200 giftcard from Usair, was wondering if the merger will affect my gift card? Thanks
I apologize ahead if I post on the wrong forum.
I apologize ahead if I post on the wrong forum.
Jul 12, 2013, 9:18 pm
#915
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Welcome to Flyertalk. 
The merger will not affect any gift cards, be they issued by US or AA.
The merger will not affect any gift cards, be they issued by US or AA.