April 2008 - United/US Airways Merger Speculation and Discussion Thread [Merged]
Apr 28, 2008, 3:53 am
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Apr 28, 2008, 4:45 am
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I am no fan of US Airways having deserted them for UA last year. But this statement is just wrong. The TATL routes along with stronger presence in NE and SE US are major upsides for UA in an acquisition.
Apr 28, 2008, 5:34 am
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hear, hear!
After having about 65K miles confiscated 
last year by US (the PC word is "forfeited"), I'm not going near that carrier again! I couldn't even use the miles because I could never get the FF seat that was available.
I'd take my chances with CO.
last year by US (the PC word is "forfeited"), I'm not going near that carrier again! I couldn't even use the miles because I could never get the FF seat that was available.I'd take my chances with CO.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:26 am
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UA and Useless Scareways in "very advanced" talks
Now running on the Associated Press wire service ... we'll see what comes of this:
AP source: United, US Airways in 'very advanced' combo talks
Eds: APNewsNow. Will be led.
By DAVE CARPENTER
AP Business Writer
CHICAGO (AP) - A person close to the negotiations says United
Airlines and US Airways are in very advanced talks and expect to
announce within two weeks that they are combining.
The two carriers have stepped up their talks after Continental
Airlines caught United off guard by deciding not to pursue a deal
with the Chicago-based carrier.
The source asked Monday not to be named because of the sensitive
nature of the talks.
A United spokeswoman has not immediately responded to a request
for comment.
A US Airways spokesman says the carrier does not comment on
rumors or speculation about consolidation.
AP source: United, US Airways in 'very advanced' combo talks
Eds: APNewsNow. Will be led.
By DAVE CARPENTER
AP Business Writer
CHICAGO (AP) - A person close to the negotiations says United
Airlines and US Airways are in very advanced talks and expect to
announce within two weeks that they are combining.
The two carriers have stepped up their talks after Continental
Airlines caught United off guard by deciding not to pursue a deal
with the Chicago-based carrier.
The source asked Monday not to be named because of the sensitive
nature of the talks.
A United spokeswoman has not immediately responded to a request
for comment.
A US Airways spokesman says the carrier does not comment on
rumors or speculation about consolidation.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:35 am
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A merger with US would give me enough time to burn my miles before moving to another carrier.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:35 am
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As long as US Hubs, employees, aircraft, call centers, policies, and Dividend Miles are eliminated by this merger, I'm fully in favor.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:35 am
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Bleh 
Apr 28, 2008, 9:37 am
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Last week, IIRC, they were saying the VERY SAME THING w/r/t UA and CO.
Don't hold your breath, folks.
Dave
Apr 28, 2008, 9:38 am
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YUCK 
The choices and remember death is not an option:
1) UA Management
2) US Management
I think I just threw up in my mouth
The choices and remember death is not an option:
1) UA Management
2) US Management
I think I just threw up in my mouth
Apr 28, 2008, 9:38 am
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maybe they can call the new airline PanAm.... it has a catchy sound...
Apr 28, 2008, 9:38 am
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Apr 28, 2008, 9:42 am
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That may be true but for the purposes of this board he is an elites worst nightmare. His track record for an airline that had tons of elites in prime markets speaks volumes:
-Attempt to eliminate powerports
-Shrunken F cabins
-Coat closets now in smithsonian
-Plastic Fantastic (Let's see who gets this reference)
-Shrinking C class and Y pitch
-pack em in mentality for Y (this does not bode well for E+)
-So many ads CBS outdoor and Clear Channel must own the aircraft
-BOB provisioning levels that would make a anorexic complain!
-Attempt to eliminate powerports
-Shrunken F cabins
-Coat closets now in smithsonian
-Plastic Fantastic (Let's see who gets this reference)
-Shrinking C class and Y pitch
-pack em in mentality for Y (this does not bode well for E+)
-So many ads CBS outdoor and Clear Channel must own the aircraft
-BOB provisioning levels that would make a anorexic complain!
- Reduced pitch in both Y AND F
- Reeduced mileage bonuses for Silver (50% -> 25%), Gold (100% -> 50%) & Platinum (100% -> 75%) Preferred.
- Segments under 500 miles will now earn actual miles flown. Kinda gives a new meaning to "Prince of Pain" for segment runners who fly up and down the Northeast corridor on RJ's.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:51 am
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if this were to happen, i wonder what would happen with BOS, LGA, PHL, IAD, DCA, and CLT. personally, the slots at DCA are attractive, as is the shuttle flights.
since i'm right next to DCA, this would certainly increase the options for me. i wouldn't mind.
since i'm right next to DCA, this would certainly increase the options for me. i wouldn't mind.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:54 am
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I somehow see those No Dutta Goodwin stickers coming out of storage and finding their way onto the walls at OHare.
Apr 28, 2008, 9:58 am
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Living in PHX and absolutely hating TED, I can say that there is only once (airline) thing that I hate more then TED....US AIR.
If US/UA merge this TED flying GS MM member will jump over to either AA or CO, but there is no chance I'll stay with the merged UA/US airline.
I'm just hoping this is just another case of the reporters creating news rather than reporting on it.
If US/UA merge this TED flying GS MM member will jump over to either AA or CO, but there is no chance I'll stay with the merged UA/US airline.
I'm just hoping this is just another case of the reporters creating news rather than reporting on it.