United and Continental Airlines made it official today, announcing the two companies will merge and become the largest airline in the world based on total volume. In a statement to customers, United said the companies are expected to combine later this year, pending governmental approval. Until then, the companies remain independent and will continue to compete with each other. The airlines have set up a new website which discusses the combined airlines and shows off its livery; note the Continental globe with the United brand name is proposed in this illustration.
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Monday, May 3, 2010
United and Continental Airlines Agree to Merge
United and Continental Airlines made it official today, announcing the two companies will merge and become the largest airline in the world based on total volume. In a statement to customers, United said the companies are expected to combine later this year, pending governmental approval. Until then, the companies remain independent and will continue to compete with each other. The airlines have set up a new website which discusses the combined airlines and shows off its livery; note the Continental globe with the United brand name is proposed in this illustration.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
U.S. Airways: We Have Discontinued Merger Talks With United
The Wall Street Journal is reporting U.S. Airways has discontinued talks with United Airlines about a possible merger. "After an extensive review and careful consideration, our board of directors has decided to discontinue those discussions," U.S. Airways Chairman and Chief Executive Doug Parker said in a statement. Attention now turns to ongoing speculation that another Star Alliance Member - Continental Airlines, may be in merger talks with United.