United and US Airways Rumored to be in merger talks
Apr 7, 2010, 3:43 pm
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I definitely think that Tilton wants out of United asap, and that has been his overriding strategy since he took the reins. United is in the best shape in terms of flying experience in recent memory. I don't think that this would remain to be the case if US Airways took over, but there may be one positive no Starnet blocking.
At this point in time, United has the best frequent flyer program for those who fly a whole lot imo. If in the future, someone else has a better program for a person who flies a whole lot, they will get my business.
At this point in time, United has the best frequent flyer program for those who fly a whole lot imo. If in the future, someone else has a better program for a person who flies a whole lot, they will get my business.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:46 pm
#47
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One of the first things that US Airways did away with after the America West merger was the Million Mile program. Say goodbye to lifetime 1P if this merger goes through.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:48 pm
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Interesting development.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:48 pm
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I don't see this happening, hasn't US still not 100% finished integrating America West? Also it makes no sense with all the work being done with CO, probably just a rumor or they're talking to push CO to make a move.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:51 pm
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Apr 7, 2010, 3:51 pm
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Figures, just as I approach .9MM and was starting to wonder if I'd hit 1MM late this year or early next. Oh well, more important things in life I suppose...
Apr 7, 2010, 3:52 pm
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We saw what happened to the mileage programs of NW and DL... Can you imagine what would happen to Mileage Plus?? I bet it would no longer be the best program.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:53 pm
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IF this deal actually happens it will be very bad for CO despite all "we don't care" comments CO's senior management may make. If not a strategic feint by UA to encourage CO to get into bed, then it is clearly egg on the collective face of CO & the B of D is going to be very unhappy.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:57 pm
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Look at how Dougie has decimated US.
Apr 7, 2010, 3:59 pm
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is there any reason to believe this rumor now as opposed to the last 20 times it's come up over the past decade?
Apr 7, 2010, 3:59 pm
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Hopefully this will turn out like the time US/HP tried the unsolicited buyout of DL... strong rebuke because it didn't make sense for any of the stakeholders.
Apr 7, 2010, 4:00 pm
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This "rumor" was clearly leaked by one of the key players to the NY Times, for what purpose it isn't clear.
Apr 7, 2010, 4:00 pm
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I'd be worried about E+ period......if the tightwads in tempe take over, that'll probably be gone. Chalk up another airline for parker to ruin!! They can't even get the merger they already did finished. Now if parker is out, this could be a good thing.