US Airways make $8 bid for Delta
Nov 15th, 2006, 05:33 AM
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Nov 15th, 2006, 09:21 AM
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This is going to be ugly if it goes through....
Different corporate cultures, different fleets-- how will they merge?
And I'm with HKP-- the entity that emerges will have the worst traits of both airlines. I shudder at the thought...!
Different corporate cultures, different fleets-- how will they merge?
And I'm with HKP-- the entity that emerges will have the worst traits of both airlines. I shudder at the thought...!
Nov 15th, 2006, 10:25 AM
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Something I forgot-- US Airways still hasn't managed to completely integrate the America West/old US Air networks into one airline. How does it think it will integrate Delta, which is much larger?!
Nov 16th, 2006, 08:18 AM
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lynnejoel: The "US Airways" that we fly today isn't the "US Airways" that filed Chapter 11. America West bought the old US Air, then took its name for the new operations.
If Delta agrees to this merger, the new airline that emerges will be called....
Delta.
Since the "US Airways" name has mostly negative baggage associated with it, and the Delta name has a higher cachet with travelers, they will be smart to operate as Delta.
If Delta agrees to this merger, the new airline that emerges will be called....
Delta.
Since the "US Airways" name has mostly negative baggage associated with it, and the Delta name has a higher cachet with travelers, they will be smart to operate as Delta.
Nov 30th, 2006, 03:10 AM
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If US Airways does take over Delta, what typically happens with schedules & fares?
I have upcoming plans to Atlanta, and even though Delta has the best connection, I'm concerned about flights being cancelled. I'm also wondering if the takeover does go through, will fares go up or will there be a promos? Should I wait? Or should I avoid Delta and US Airways all together?
I have upcoming plans to Atlanta, and even though Delta has the best connection, I'm concerned about flights being cancelled. I'm also wondering if the takeover does go through, will fares go up or will there be a promos? Should I wait? Or should I avoid Delta and US Airways all together?
Nov 30th, 2006, 05:40 AM
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Not sure how much Delta's management has to say about it. In the end, it will be up to Delta's creditors (who currently effectively own Delta) and government regulators.
But there are still numerous hurdles involved.
But there are still numerous hurdles involved.
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