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News Releases

Recent articles and reports from various media outlets regarding speculations of a possible merger between US Airways and United Airlines.

United, US Airways Fly Closer to Merger (5/11/08)
United Airlines is closing in on a merger with US Airways, sources say, after being spurned by Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The combined carrier would be headquartered in Chicago, United's base and home to its largest airport hub, said a person familiar with the negotiations. (Read Chicago Tribune Article)

UAL Merger Discussions With US Airways Intensify (5/5/08)
United Airlines parent UAL Corp., spurned last month by Continental Airlines Inc., is intensifying merger talks with US Airways Group Inc. and a deal could emerge in as soon as 10 days, according to people familiar with the matter. (Read the Wall Street Article)

US Airways Pilots Group Sees Benefits in Merger (5/5/08)
A group of US Airways pilots says that a combination with United Airlines could be a "beneficial long-term solution." The America West Pilots Protective Alliance says in a newsletter... (Read the Associated Press Article)

Incentive Pay Flap at United
(5/3/08)
Another pay controversy has erupted at United Airlines, as the carrier prepares to set aside stock worth about $130 million to fund a new incentive plan for executives..... (Read the Tribune Article)

Union: US Airways Merger a 'Negative'
(4/29/08)
US Airways and United Airlines haven't announced a merger or even confirmed they're talking about one, but that isn't stopping one major labor union from blasting the proposed pairing.... (Read the Arizona Republic Article)

Continental Chooses Not to Merge (4/27/08)
Continental management issued a media release Sunday afternoon after their Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the airline's recommendation not to merge at this time. (Read the PRNEWS Wire Article)

 

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