US Airways News Stories

American, US Airways Seek EU Merger Approval

June 19, 2013

US Airways and American Airlines are seeking EU antitrust approval for their planned USD$11 billion merger, which would create the world's largest carrier.
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Careful Review Of American-US Air Deal Urged

June 18, 2013

Two US lawmakers with antitrust oversight have urged the Obama administration to carefully review a planned merger of American Airlines and US Airways to ensure that it will not lead to higher prices for passengers.
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New American Airlines Executives Announced

June 10, 2013

American Airlines parent AMR and US Airways, which are merging to create the world's largest carrier, said on Monday that Scott Kirby, president of US Airways, would hold the same job in the new company.
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AMR Gets Court OK To Send Plan To Creditors

June 4, 2013

American Airlines' bankrupt parent AMR received court permission on Tuesday to send its restructuring plan to creditors for a vote, bringing its planned USD$11 billion merger with US Airways a step closer to reality.
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Teamsters Seek To Represent American Air Mechanics

May 28, 2013

The Teamsters union has applied to the US National Mediation Board seeking a national election to represent mechanics at American Airlines, which will merge with US Airways to form the world's largest carrier.
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Justice Dept Opposes American Air CEO Payoff

May 27, 2013

A plan by American Airlines' parent AMR to exit bankruptcy and merge with US Airways is coming under fire from the US Department of Justice over nearly USD$20 million in severance pay earmarked for outgoing boss Tom Horton.
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American-US Air Lobbying Focuses On Small Cities

May 27, 2013

US Airways and American Airlines, seeking approval for a merger that would create the world's largest airline, are warning lawmakers that a requirement to divest certain airport slots would lead to less service for small and medium-sized cities, sources close to the effort said.
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US Airways Plane Belly Lands At Newark Airport

May 19, 2013

A US Airways made an emergency landing on its belly at Newark's Liberty Airport early on Saturday after the plane's landing gear failed to deploy, but no one was injured, airline and government officials said.
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Unions To Combine In American, US Air Merger

May 14, 2013

Two unions that represent ground workers at American Airlines and US Airways said they would combine to become the bargaining agent for nearly 30,000 employees after the airlines merge.
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US Airways April Unit Revenue Down 4 Pct

May 3, 2013

US Airways on Friday said unit revenue fell in April, as it grappled with disruptions caused by furloughs of US air traffic control staffers.
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US Budget Cuts Back In Spotlight As Flight Delays Mount

April 25, 2013

The Obama administration has backed a plan that would temporarily eliminate spending cuts disrupting US air travel, while lawmakers in Washington scrambled to avoid blame as the impact of the reductions began being felt across the country.
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US Airways Q1 Net Profit Falls

April 23, 2013

US Airways on Tuesday reported a slightly lower first quarter net profit on higher revenue but increased expenses.
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