Headline: WSJ: US Airways Bd Decided To Discontinue Merger Talks With United
Apr 22, 2010, 11:06 am
#31
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Amen to that! While i certainly prefer CO to US, United as a stand-alone is my first choice. Airline mergers suck for Frequent Fliers, been there done that.
Apr 22, 2010, 11:16 am
#32
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My vote: Thank God.
Apr 22, 2010, 11:18 am
#33
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+! ^
Now, I hope that the UA/CO thing happens quickly or they decide not to merge. If the decision is not to merge, then I would hope that the UA Board puts management in place that focuses on running the best possible independent United Airlines...for the good of customers, shareholders and employees. Focus on the operation, compete aggressively and we'll all win!
Now, I hope that the UA/CO thing happens quickly or they decide not to merge. If the decision is not to merge, then I would hope that the UA Board puts management in place that focuses on running the best possible independent United Airlines...for the good of customers, shareholders and employees. Focus on the operation, compete aggressively and we'll all win!
Apr 22, 2010, 11:20 am
#34
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I too would prefer CO over a US merger if it ever comes to fruition
Apr 22, 2010, 11:40 am
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Apr 22, 2010, 12:00 pm
#36
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Apr 22, 2010, 12:04 pm
#37
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Gee, really makes me wonder why so many people expended so much energy on scenarios/contingency plans/what does this all mean/existentialism speculation when we never really knew anything. The end of these talks is the only thing we ever knew for sure.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:08 pm
#38
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I am glad to hear US got dumped from the prospects of a merger although it seems it was US who decided to end it with UA.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:13 pm
#40
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and if even US was scared off by UA, why would CO even bother?
Apr 22, 2010, 12:16 pm
#41
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Apr 22, 2010, 12:17 pm
#42
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Best news I've heard in a long time. United may not be perfect, but it's a lot better than US.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:18 pm
#43
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Deja Vu?
I think I have seen this movie at least twice.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:39 pm
#44
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Initial response is #1. Of course nothing has been publicized yet, so it's all speculation. In any case, sounds and feels much better than a hook up with US.
CO has a pretty efficient operation and like WN maintained an exclusive relationship with Boeing, cutting down on maintenance cost. On the surface it looks as if both operations complement each other much better with CO's strength to Europe and UA's to Asia. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
CO has a pretty efficient operation and like WN maintained an exclusive relationship with Boeing, cutting down on maintenance cost. On the surface it looks as if both operations complement each other much better with CO's strength to Europe and UA's to Asia. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:51 pm
#45
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Looks like US is the scorned lover (well, love interest)... and walked out of the club with egg on her face feeling used and abused.
UA now has a more pretty girl to dance with... now will UA be able to convince the hotter girl to go all the way?
Or will UA walk home alone, again... and have US laugh at UA's misery?
UA now has a more pretty girl to dance with... now will UA be able to convince the hotter girl to go all the way?
Or will UA walk home alone, again... and have US laugh at UA's misery?
