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AZ Travels the World
To put to rest the thinking regarding the PHX hub. . .
"Before signing the non-disclosure agreement, Parker and US Airways President Scott Kirby said in early 2012 that they would maintain Phoenix as a hub for the combined airline."
In case there is any question as to a key motivation. . .
[I][INDENT]"Consumer advocates have said a merger would make it easier for airlines to raise fares.
Of course, they're not going to gut a hub immediately. They'll leave the "status quo" for a little while before making any changes.
Notice shortly after that in the article it says:
"Airlines usually maintain the status quo for a time after a merger, for business and public-relations sake, but big cuts can come later."