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Winners and Losers: The American Airlines-US Airways Merger and You (VIDEO)
Last night, air travel analyst Rick Seaney was the guest on the Willis Report program and provided some extra insight into the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. His predictions will prove troubling for some passengers. See the video below. The Merger: It’s on. What you should know. Winners and Losers: Airports, Miles Programs … Read Winners and Losers: The American Airlines-US Airways Merger and You (VIDEO)
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, VideoAmerican-US Airways Merger: What a Combined Route Map Looks Like
The folks at OAG (“global leader in aviation intelligence”) sent me some maps depicting what the current flight routes of American Airlines and US Airways look like individually (as of 2012) and in combination. It’s an interesting glimpse into the future – or at least, a possible scenario. The Merger: What You Need to Know … Read American-US Airways Merger: What a Combined Route Map Looks Like
Posted In: Airlines (by name), MergersAmerican Airlines and US Airways to Officially Merge
American Airlines and US Airways – the two large U.S. legacy carriers – have agreed to merge. According to air travel analyst Rick Seaney, the new mega-airline “will be the world’s largest, based on combined revenue.” Seaney adds, “Ticket holders have no need to worry, they will be honored and so will your miles.” The … Read American Airlines and US Airways to Officially Merge
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, PodcastsAirline Mergers: No Big Deal?
Conventional wisdom has it that the union between American Airlines and US Airways – the fourth domestic airline mega-merger in as many years – is no big deal. Listen as analyst Rick Seaney butts heads with conventional wisdom: American Merger: What Travelers Need to Know The storyline plays out something like this: healthier airlines foster a … Read Airline Mergers: No Big Deal?
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, PodcastsWhat You Need to Know about an American Airlines-US Airways Merger
UPDATE: The merger is on. The creation of a new mega-carrier, the world’s largest, was announced on Feb. 14. They are keeping the name American Airlines; the airline will be part of the Oneworld alliance; and US Airways’ Doug Parker will be run the show. Earlier: I expect that a merger between American Airlines and … Read What You Need to Know about an American Airlines-US Airways Merger
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, Podcasts