How will this affect Tulsa?

[Red Arrow]

However, it doesn't keep AMR management from being a bunch of a-holes.

With the Union running a close second.   The only people who lose are the AA employees, including non-union that are non-bigwigs.

[dbacks fan]

It's official, AA merges with US Airways:

http://www.azcentral.com/business/us-airways-american-airlines-merger/articles/20130213us-airwaysamerican-airlines-merger-is-official.html

[Townsend]

It's official, AA merges with US Airways:

http://www.azcentral.com/business/us-airways-american-airlines-merger/articles/20130213us-airwaysamerican-airlines-merger-is-official.html

We saw.  Been watching all the buildings at TIA getting packed up.

[dbacks fan]

We saw.  Been watching all the buildings at TIA getting packed up.

Maint or Administration? Phoenix is ticked because the HQ is moving to TX so they are losing a Forune 500 Co. based there, much like if they close (hope that they don't) the maintenance facility in Tulsa.

[Townsend]

Maint or Administration? Phoenix is ticked because the HQ is moving to TX so they are losing a Forune 500 Co. based there, much like if they close (hope that they don't) the maintenance facility in Tulsa.

Sorry, bad joke.  Not packing up.  Nobody sell their home.

[Conan71]

So... I've not heard yet, but will the two airlines join under one brand or will AMR own and operate US Air and American? The whole logo and paint re-design even looks more foolish if they are going to all become US Airways.

[nathanm]

So... I've not heard yet, but will the two airlines join under one brand or will AMR own and operate US Air and American? The whole logo and paint re-design even looks more foolish if they are going to all become US Airways.

I believe the plan was to keep the American name and continue to call the FF program AAdvantage, but with Dougie in charge instead of the almost-Canadian. News reports indicate that is what will actually take place.

It will be interesting times in light of Parker's previous success in merging USAir and America West.

[carltonplace]

So... I've not heard yet, but will the two airlines join under one brand or will AMR own and operate US Air and American? The whole logo and paint re-design even looks more foolish if they are going to all become US Airways.

Its going to be called American Airlines and will be run by the US AIR CEO.

So it will look like AA on the outside and will look like USAIR on the inside.

[dbacks fan]

I believe the plan was to keep the American name and continue to call the FF program AAdvantage, but with Dougie in charge instead of the almost-Canadian. News reports indicate that is what will actually take place.

It will be interesting times in light of Parker's previous success in merging USAir and America West.

The only real advantage of the US/America West (we called it America Worst) was new routes, the rest of it went from bad to worse.

[Hoss]

Its going to be called American Airlines and will be run by the US AIR CEO.

So it will look like AA on the outside and will look like USAIR on the inside.

Which for some of my friends working out there, they think is good thing.

[Conan71]

Which for some of my friends working out there, they think is good thing.

KRMG reported employees would be seeing a 4.3% pay increase as a result of the merger.  Not sure how long it will be until upper mis-management pulls that away like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown though.

[Townsend]

Tweeted by KOTV reporter:

[Conan71]

Tweeted by KOTV reporter:

I had a feeling there was a golden handjob er handshake in there for a few execs.

[Townsend]

Merger Means Another Attempt at Funding Airport Improvements

http://kwgs.com/post/merger-means-another-attempt-funding-airport-improvements

Now that the merger of American Airlines and U-S Airways is moving ahead, Mayor Bartlett wants to revisit plans for upgrading airport facilities. He says the need is still there and it's even more important because of the merger and the possibility of more planes coming here for maintenance.

Airport improvements were included in last year's failed Vision 2 proposal. The mayor wants to form a committee with community and government leaders and work on formulating a different approach.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I had a feeling there was a golden handjob er handshake in there for a few execs.

He must be rewarded for doing such a stellar job as CEO of AMR.

Well, at least the important people are protected!!  God forbid they should suffer in this time of uncertainty and economic turmoil.