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The document summarizes the 2013 merger between American Airlines and US Airways. It provides key facts and figures about the two airlines, including their founding dates, hubs, fleets, destinations, and size. It details the terms of the $11 billion merger, which would create the world's largest airline. The merger faced an antitrust lawsuit but was approved by US regulators with conditions like giving up slots in major airports. The merger was forecast to increase competition with low-cost carriers but potentially lead to higher ticket prices.
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American Airlines
- 1. Mergers & Acquisitions Marcelo Gomes Freire Partner
- 3. American Airlines – US Airways “This agreement has the potential to shift the landscape of the airline industry.” Eric Holder
- 4. Table of content Facts and figures American Airlines US Airways The merger Lawsuit US regulators’ decision Forecast and possible consequences Sources
- 5. American Airlines Founded: 1930 Main Hub: Dallas/Fort Worth Fleet: 616 Destination: 273 4th largest airline company worldwide
- 6. US Airways Founded: 1937 Main hub: Charlotte/Douglas Fleet: 631 Destination: 198 6th largest airline company worldwide
- 7. The Merger • The world’s larger airline company • $11bn merged entity • 1’500 aircrafts • $39bn revenue • Employ 100’000 • Third major US airline merger since 2008
- 8. Routes map after merging
- 9. Antitrust lawsuit Joseph Alioto – FDC in SF on behalf of 40 consumers Fewer flights Reduced service to small cities Lower quality of service 4 airlines controlling 90% of domestic airline industry
- 10. US regulators Settlement with conditions Giving up slots to low cost carriers in several airports • 57 Washington DC • 34 New York City • 2 slots at • Boston • Chicago • Dallas • Los Angeles • Miami
- 11. Forecast / Consequences Judge approval More competition with low cost carriers Rise of ticket prices Finalization of American Airlines turnover
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