View Poll Results: Is an American Airlines/US Airways merger good for the traveling public?
Yes
84
28.19%
No
214
71.81%
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Nov 12, 2013, 2:24 pm
Last edit by: aztimm
Note:
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
US/AA merger- MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD/incl 'when will US leave STAR'
Dec 2, 2013, 6:01 pm
#2506
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,517
Rumors /hints / indications suggest this is a possibility, but it is critical to note that nothing has been officially announced yet (and probably won't be until at least next Monday 12/9 when the merger officially closes)
Dec 2, 2013, 7:50 pm
#2507
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
I saw this posted in the AA forum:
American Airlines: Challenges Ahead Include Merging Systems, Changing Alliances, and Aligning In-Flight Service
It sounds like there will be some major improvements on the US side if this is true.
American Airlines: Challenges Ahead Include Merging Systems, Changing Alliances, and Aligning In-Flight Service
It sounds like there will be some major improvements on the US side if this is true.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:56 am
#2508
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Austin,TX (AUS)
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 767
There are two additional key dates later in the year, according to people familiar with the matter. On April 1, US Airways will adopt American’s meal windows and catering, and on September 1, the US Airways soft product (i.e. in-flight service) will mirror American’s. Also by that date, new aircraft being delivered to US Airways will have the new AA interiors. A spokesman for US Airways would not comment specifically about these plans."
Dec 3, 2013, 9:08 am
#2509
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
From the article: "American and US will slowly begin to align their product offerings, including meals, in-flight entertainment, and seating. The merged airline will use the current American product as its template and, as a result, the current US Airways product will be greatly enhanced to ensure uniformity across both airlines until they are merged under one operating certificate.
There are two additional key dates later in the year, according to people familiar with the matter. On April 1, US Airways will adopt American’s meal windows and catering, and on September 1, the US Airways soft product (i.e. in-flight service) will mirror American’s. Also by that date, new aircraft being delivered to US Airways will have the new AA interiors. A spokesman for US Airways would not comment specifically about these plans."
There are two additional key dates later in the year, according to people familiar with the matter. On April 1, US Airways will adopt American’s meal windows and catering, and on September 1, the US Airways soft product (i.e. in-flight service) will mirror American’s. Also by that date, new aircraft being delivered to US Airways will have the new AA interiors. A spokesman for US Airways would not comment specifically about these plans."
Dec 3, 2013, 9:17 am
#2510
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Austin,TX (AUS)
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 767
Dec 3, 2013, 9:51 am
#2511
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The views I express here are not necessarily supported by any airline or codeshare partners, nor do I represent their views and/or opinions. They are my own OPINIONS dont like them dont read them.....
Posts: 1,615
Dec 3, 2013, 10:00 am
#2512
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: US Airways Gold, Marriott Platinum, SW A List
Posts: 1,575
Dec 3, 2013, 10:19 am
#2513
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The views I express here are not necessarily supported by any airline or codeshare partners, nor do I represent their views and/or opinions. They are my own OPINIONS dont like them dont read them.....
Posts: 1,615
Dec 3, 2013, 11:37 am
#2514
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: US CP, HH Diamond, Marriott Silver.
Posts: 325
Dec 3, 2013, 5:26 pm
#2515
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: RDU
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 103
I'm not sure many are saying that Doug Parker=Jeff Smisek. Many on the AA boards (including me) believe:
1)Mergers in general are bad for customers.
2)DP will "lower value" for customers. Could be from devaluing miles to loss of service, etc.
...
1)Ostensibly it seems US F/A and AA F/A union heads don't see "eye-to-eye.
2)US Airways employees are happy because it = instant pay raise.
3)AA employees are happy because a)we got rid of "evil" management and b)we needed to merge so we can compete with UA/DL.
We'll see what happens in 2-3 years time how happy everyone is.
1)Mergers in general are bad for customers.
2)DP will "lower value" for customers. Could be from devaluing miles to loss of service, etc.
...
1)Ostensibly it seems US F/A and AA F/A union heads don't see "eye-to-eye.
2)US Airways employees are happy because it = instant pay raise.
3)AA employees are happy because a)we got rid of "evil" management and b)we needed to merge so we can compete with UA/DL.
We'll see what happens in 2-3 years time how happy everyone is.
I believe that basically everyone but DP will be unhappy in three years. I hope that I am wrong... And yes, the everyone will include the unions, the customers, and the DOJ.
Dec 4, 2013, 10:02 am
#2517
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lehighton, PA, USA,HH Gold, US Plat
Posts: 467
US Airways Club- Admiral's Club
The AmEx thread about losing access to the US Airways Club and Admiral's Club got me thinking what is going on with my membership at the US Airways Club.
I assume that when US Airways leaves Star that I will lose access to Star lounges and the United Clubs at about the same time, but has anyone heard anything definite as to a date.
Also has anyone heard if we are getting access to Admiral Clubs (and when) and if they will issue new cards to allow us in OneWorld clubs.
I assume that when US Airways leaves Star that I will lose access to Star lounges and the United Clubs at about the same time, but has anyone heard anything definite as to a date.
Also has anyone heard if we are getting access to Admiral Clubs (and when) and if they will issue new cards to allow us in OneWorld clubs.
Dec 4, 2013, 10:07 am
#2518
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: RBKC
Programs: AA EXP and Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 3,850
Dec 4, 2013, 10:50 am
#2519
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
Programs: US/AA-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, AVIS-Presidents Club, National-Executive Elite
Posts: 2,755
Dec 4, 2013, 3:05 pm
#2520
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 851
Status on AA (as a US preferred) before systems integration
Has there been any talk about if we'll receive benefits on AA before the complete systems integration? I'm a US CP with 0 status on AA. I just booked 3 different flights on AA in Jan/Feb 2014 on the hopeful theory that (1) I will get PQMs for 2014 and (2) I will at least get a preferred seat sometime between now and 48 hours before flight time, based on my US status. It looks like #1 will happen based on the announcement of the January 7, 2014 date for reciprocal benefits -- but what will that really mean? What I really need is to be able to get preferred seats and preferred boarding (traveling with kids).
Last edited by masonuc; Dec 4, 2013 at 3:12 pm