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    AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

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    American Airlines in talks with Continental and US Airways | Reuters

    American Airlines has had early-stage merger talks with US Airways and is in advanced talks for an alliance with Continental Airlines, sources briefed on the situation said.


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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

    Obviously early days and both CO and USA are much further down the path with united.but I always wanted to go by GUM.

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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

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    ... I always wanted to go by GUM.
    Eh, GUM is to Japanese kids what DPS is to Aussie kids or CUN is to American kids. You ain't missed nuthin'.
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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

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    Eh, GUM is to Japanese kids what DPS is to Aussie kids or CUN is to American kids. You ain't missed nuthin'.
    You are right, by gum.
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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

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    You are right, by gum.
    Ka-boom, tish!
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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

    I love DPS and CUN... sounds like I'd like GUM then.

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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

    Then again this link has appeared on COs website so it looks like something is close.More likely to be the merger with UA.


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    Re: AA in alliance talks with CO; merger talks with US

    Quote Originally Posted by drron
    Then again this link has appeared on COs website so it looks like something is close.More likely to be the merger with UA.

    Bloomberg is quoting the NY Times tonight, stating that UA and CO will announce their merger by May 01.

    Works for me - CO has a strong presence at EWR.
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    Please not US, please not US, please not US, please not US, please.......

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