Carl Icahn, the billionaire financier who formerly ran Trans World Airlines Inc., is reportedly trying to line up partners for a rival bid against American Airlines' deal for the financially ailing carrier's assets.

Icahn's attorney, Edward Weisfelner, told The Dallas Morning News in Tuesday's editions he would not reveal the identity of any third party his client has contacted to join his bid.

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