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British Airways chief executive says he’s fine with whatever suitor makes American Airlines happy

Since BA can't buy American, Walsh sees a pairing with US Airways as the next best thing for a stronger oneworld alliance.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Why US Airways is the only partner for American Airlines that makes sense

Ahles' story points out the obvious speed bump for AMR's leaders: If they merged with US Airways their executive team would likely be gutted.

Skift | 12 years ago

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US Airways buys American Airlines debt to get seat at the table

If nothing else, US Airways has a sense of humor. As silly as this may be, it's American's execs that are consistently looking like clowns.

Skift | 12 years ago

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BookIt.com gets American Airlines wholesale fares through direct ties

American Airlines' direct-connect push has yet to take off in a huge way, but the BookIt.com agreement shows it ain't dead yet. Old-school GDS protests aside, travel agencies should be able to establish such ties with anyone they want to.

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines mechanics and clerks union to vote on slightly improved contract

The contract, while better, still includes layoffs of both mechanics and clerks. The thousands who will lose jobs are likely not soothed by the news of the multi-million dollar bonuses execs will receive even if they only half-succeed transforming the carrier.

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines is finally ready to explore its options: sale, merge, or go it alone

The unions are rooting for a pairing with US Airways, but who knows what the months of high-priced consultants and lawyers have whispered into American's executive's ears.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Now American Airlines says it will formally explore partners

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Bankrupt American Airlines’ passenger revenue growth beats all other U.S. airlines for third month in a row

Since filing Chapter 11, American has been posting its monthly revenue numbers to show off the success of its new strategy and convince banks and backer that it may be able to pull this off on its own.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago

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AA’s hesitancy in merger with US Airways? Think a $600 million payday

This revelation will create huge ripples for a week among all kinds of vested interests in and around the aviation industry, and then nothing will happen. At least nothing that will be benefit any of the employees of both airlines, or even less so, the passengers.

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines wants to backtrack on promises made to retirees

With bankruptcy restructuring comes hard decisions, but whether or not to screw over senior citizens who dedicated decades of their lives to build your company shouldn't be one of them.

Skift | 12 years ago