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US Airways and American Airlines combine to create premier global carrier

The New American is Arriving

As a valued corporate customer of US Airways, we wanted you to be among the first to know about some exciting news. Today we announced that American Airlines and US Airways will combine to create a premier global carrier. Operating under the iconic American Airlines name, one of the most recognized brands in the world, the combined airline will have a robust global network, a strong financial foundation and one of the most modern and efficient fleets in the industry.

More Access to More Destinations

The combined company will provide you and your employees with access to more choices and increased service across a larger worldwide network and through an enhanced oneworld^® Alliance, creating more options for travel and benefits both domestically and internationally. The new American Airlines will offer more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries.

The transaction will combine American Airlines’ and US Airways’ complementary flight networks, increasing efficiency and providing more options for customers. Among other things, the combined worldwide network is expected to offer superior breadth of schedule, which will be of great benefit to our elite business and corporate travelers.

The combined company is expected to maintain all hubs currently served by American Airlines and US Airways, with increased service to existing markets and service to new cities. It is also expected to provide the most service across the East Coast and Central regions of the U.S., including the East Coast shuttle, and to expand its presence and further strengthen its network on the West Coast.

Simply put, our combined network will provide a more attractive offering to customers, ensuring that we are always able to take you where you need to go.

Enhanced Services

Customers will also benefit from American’s landmark agreements with Airbus and Boeing, designed to transform the new American Airlines fleet over the next four years and solidify its fleet plan into the next decade. The combined airline is planning to take delivery of 607 new aircraft, including 517 narrowbody aircraft and 90 widebody international aircraft, most of which will be equipped with advanced in-seat inflight entertainment systems offering thousands of hours of programming, inflight Wi-Fi offering connectivity throughout the world, and “Main Cabin Extra” seating with 4 to 6 inches of additional legroom in the Main Cabin. In addition, as currently provided on US Airways’ Airbus A330 international Envoy service, American’s new transcontinental and international widebody aircraft will feature lie-flat, all-aisle access premium class seats.

Largest Loyalty Program

By combining to create the new American, loyalty program members are expected to have even more opportunities to earn and redeem miles from an expanded global network of routes and partnerships, unmatched redemption options including flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, one-way awards and club memberships, and much more.

We expect the combination to be completed in the third quarter of 2013. Until the merger is complete, US Airways and American Airlines will remain separate companies and each company will serve its respective corporate customers as usual. You should continue to book travel through your usual channels. Please visit www.usairways.com/arriving for the latest information.

Thank you for your business and your continued support. We are committed to providing you with safe and reliable service, and we look forward to continuing to serve you on US Airways and on the new American Airlines.

Sincerely,
Doug Parker Signature
Doug Parker
Chairman and CEO, US Airways

Additional Information and Where To Find ItThis communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. The proposed merger transaction between AMR Corporation (“AMR”) and US Airways Group, Inc. (“US Airways”) will be submitted to the stockholders of US Airways for their consideration. AMR expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a prospectus of AMR and a proxy statement of US Airways, and US Airways expects to file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A. AMR and US Airways also plan to file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF US AIRWAYS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement, prospectus and other documents containing important information about AMR and US Airways, once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by US Airways, when and if available, can be obtained free of charge on US Airways’ website at www.usairways.com or by directing a written request to US Airways Group, Inc., 111 West Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, Arizona 85281, Attention: Vice President, Legal Affairs. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by AMR, when and if available, can be obtained free of charge on AMR’s website at www.aa.com or by directing a written request to AMR Corporation, P.O. Box 619616, MD 5675, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Texas 75261-9616, Attention: Investor Relations or by emailing investor.relations@aa.com.US Airways, AMR and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and certain members of management may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of US Airways in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of US Airways is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 27, 2012. Information about the directors and executive officers of AMR is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which was filed with the SEC on February 15, 2012. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the prospectus and proxy statement and other relevant materials when and if filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction.Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “continue,” “seek,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “forecast” and other similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on AMR’s and US Airways’ current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: failure of a proposed transaction to be implemented; the challenges and costs of closing, integrating, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; the ability to retain key employees; and other economic, business, competitive, and/or regulatory factors affecting the businesses of US Airways and AMR generally, including those set forth in the filings of US Airways and AMR with the SEC, especially in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of their respective annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, their current reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings, including the registration statement, proxy statement and prospectus. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statements. Neither AMR nor US Airways assumes any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

American, US Airways announce $11 billion merger

Top 5 Secrets of Season Travelers

Saturday Market in Mainz (Photo credit: szeke)

We all like to travel and see new and exciting places. Some get to travel once a year, others travel monthly, weekly, or daily for their business.

We have 5 secrets of seasoned travelers that can save you big now on time and money!

Fly on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday – Traveling on off-peak days and at off-peak times, means lower fares, changes are you will get a less crowded cabin, and a greater chance of snagging those elusive mileage awarded seats. For example, if you want to take two days off for a long weekend, you usually will go Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday. Save money by flying on a Saturday and returning on a Tuesday or going on a Wednesday and returning on a Saturday.
Buy airline tickets midday on Tuesdays – Purchase a domestic ticket on a Tuesday between noon and 3PM. Airlines tend to announce fare sales on Monday nights, and other airlines match those sales on Tuesday morning. This means that by 3PM on the East Coast and 12 noon on the West Coast, the greatest number of sale tickets has hit the airline system.
Stay over Sunday – Many hotels get Friday and Saturday night bookings from leisure travelers and Monday through Friday traffic from business travelers. This creates a void on Sunday nights which increases your chances of an upgrade. Instead of going for Friday and Saturday nights, book Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday nights.
Carry credit cards that earn you elite status – Play your travel rewards credit cards right and you will receive special rates and perks. Carry one airline branded card and one hotel branded card that help you attain and maintain elite status and make sure that at least one of those cards charges no foreign purchase fees.
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Delta tests ‘basic economy | AirTicket.com

http://www.airticket.com/delta-tests-basic-economy/

It used to be that virtually all passengers stepping onto an airline flight could expect a full-service, luxurious experience, with baggage service, hot meals and other amenities included.

Delta and other airlines add room for carry-on bags(bizjournals.com)
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Delta tests ‘basic economy’ fares on some flights (ajc.com)
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Posted in Latest News | Tags: Airline, Atlanta, Delta Air Lines, Economy class, New York City, Spirit Airlines, united airlines, United States | Comments Closed

US Airways Angles for a Merger With American

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-10/us-airways-angles-for-a-merger-with-american

Bankruptcy is supposed to be a time when a financially strapped business can sit back and restructure free from outside pressures. Not so for AMR, the parent of American Airlines. In the nearly six months since the nation’s No. 3 airline filed for protection from creditors, American has brushed wings with rival-cum-suitor US Airways Group (LCC) at almost every turn. Although it has yet to make a formal buyout offer to AMR, US Airways has gone ahead and negotiated labor accords with American’s three largest unions—which agreed to support the smaller carrier’s possible bid to take over American in bankruptcy. Now US Airways is making public overtures to American’s creditors, who were owed $29.6 billion when it entered bankruptcy, arguing that they stand to fare better with it in the pilot’s seat.

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AMR unions want to take a chance on US Air merger(firstpost.com)
US Airways makes deals with 3 AMR unions(newsok.com)
U.S. Airways, American Airlines merger could come soon, report says(wjla.com)
AMR unions ink deal with US Airways(marketday.msnbc.msn.com)

Reports: American, creditors agree to explore merger options (wilcoxtravel.com)
American Airlines agrees to study merger idea (seattletimes.nwsource.com)
American Airlines and its creditors to consider US Airways merger (star-telegram.com)
American Airlines Said Ready to Explore Sale (wallstreetpit.com)
AA agrees to study airline merger idea (txwclp.org)
American Airlines agrees to study merger idea (sfgate.com)
American Airlines agrees to study merger idea (kansascity.com)
US Airways lines up union support for possible American Airlines merger (kansascity.com)
Behind the Worker Revolt at American Airlines (businessweek.com)
AMR unions ink deal with US Airways (ifenews.wordpress.com)

Posted in Latest News | Tags: Airline, American Airlines, AMR, AMR Corporation, Bankruptcy, United States, US Airways, US Airways Group | Comments Closed

Sky-high airfares this summer — ‘people are going to be shocked’ – Chicago Sun-Times

http://www.suntimes.com/business/12132652-420/sky-high-airfares-this-summer-people-are-going-to-be-shocked.html

While fuel costs have driven up fares, other factors include airlines intentionally cutting back on capacity and flying fewer planes (which makes fewer seats available). Another factor is airline mergers, which have led to less competition on some routes, travel experts say.

Overall across the country, air fares have gone up on average 6 percent to 10 percent, travel experts say. But to some destinations from Chicago they’ve spiked much more. Last year, among sample nonstop airfares for travel from Chicago in July to San Francisco, consumers could find fares of 8 round trip, but this year, that’s jumped to 0, according to BestFares Chief Executive Officer Tom Parsons. Nonstop flights to Denver have gone from 8 to 4, he added.

Low airfares are harder to come by, increases expected(boomercafe.com)

United, American match Delta fare hike | AirTicket.com (wilcoxtravel.com)
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Looking for low airfares? You’ll need some luck (cnn.com)
Southwest Airlines Fares on Sale (suddenlyfrugal.com)

Posted in Latest News | Tags: Airline, Chicago, Chief executive officer, Denver, Fare, Recreation, San Francisco, Travel | Comments Closed

American Airlines aims to boost annual revenue by $1 billion annually by 2017

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/american-airlines-aims-to-boost-annual-revenue-by-1-billion-annually-by-2017/2012/05/07/gIQAJngi8T_story.html

A newer model American Airlines Airbus A300-600 inbound to John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

NEW YORK — American Airlines plans to focus more on international flying and make better use of smaller jets in the U.S. as part of an effort to boost annual revenue by billion within 5 years.

American also aims to make agreements, known as code-sharing, with other airlines that will allow it to get more passengers without adding costs. For instance, such an agreement with another airline at New York’s John F. Kennedy could feed customers into American’s domestic or international flights, depending on the partner.

American Airlines to increase international flights under restructuring plan (star-telegram.com)
Is American Airlines above the law? by Communications Workers of America (socialactions.net)
Unions call on AMR board to support U.S. Air merger (news.yahoo.com)
American Air aims to boost revenue by $1 billion (seattlepi.com)
American Airlines plans to cut more jobs (click2houston.com)
Why Free is a Bad Price, American Airlines Edition (wallstreetpit.com)
The frequent flyer deal that was American Airlines’ worst nightmare (csmonitor.com)
American Airlines cuts 1,200 more jobs, will outsource (bizjournals.com)
American Tries To Take Back Unlimited Airfare (npr.org)
New Worker Contract Could Save American Airlines (dfw.cbslocal.com)
AMR reports decline in passenger traffic (star-telegram.com)
Four Air Canada execs see pay boost (cbc.ca)
American’s labor unions may end up worse off (finance.fortune.cnn.com)
Airline Stocks: Virgin America Takes Time With IPO (fool.com)
AMR Exec: ‘We Add Flights, We Add Revenue’ (thestreet.com)
Spirit Airlines to Charge $100 for Carry-on Bags (fox8.com)
Cathay Pacific to reduce costs, flags weak H1 (todayonline.com)
Airline Stocks: Virgin America Takes Their Time With IPO (wire.kapitall.com)

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United Air to beef up travel perks, offerings-CEO | AirTicket.com

http://www.airticket.com/united-air-to-beef-up-travel-perks-offerings-ceo/

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/19/unitedcontinental-idUSL2E8FIHSJ20120419 April 19 (Reuters) -

Air travel demand for the prime summervacation season is strong, which supports higher fares, butUnited Airlines aims to bolster other sources of revenue byselling new products. Speaking to reporters after a speech in Chicago, Jeff Smisek said the company is planning to unveil some new offerings now that it has integrated its reservations system with that of its 2010 merger partner Continental Airlines. The airline industry, battered for years by soaring fuel costs and economic weakness that drained travel demand, has relied more heavily in recent years on charges for services like bag checks, food, entertainment, seat selection and other perks.

Posted in Airline Updates, Latest News | Tags: Airline, Business, Chicago, Continental Airlines, Jeff Smisek, Reuters, united airlines, United States | Comments Closed

United, American match Delta fare hike | AirTicket.com

http://www.airticket.com/united-american-match-delta-fare-hike/

United Airlines and American Airlines have joined Delta Air Lines in attempting to hike some airfares by to .

The latest attempt to raise fares is the sixth this year, though only three have been successful, according to online flight comparison site FareCompare.com. Fares typically rise when one carrier raises prices and other airlines follow. If competitors do not follow, the initiator of the increase usually drops back its prices.

Delta on Tuesday raised domestic fares by to roundtrip for last-minute trips, those within seven days of departure. Such fares are usually bought by business travelers, not leisure fliers. United and American followed on Wednesday afternoon.

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U.S. airlines attempt first fare increase of 2012 (msnbc.msn.com)

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