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Smisek: Continental still open to merger with United

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

Continental Airlines is keeping a close eye on Delta Air Lines' merger with Northwest Airlines, Continental President Jeff Smisek admits. Though the Houston-based carrier is currently happy to remain independent as a member of the Star Alliance, Smisek says he would reconsider a full merger with United Airlines if "Delta outperforms us financially." Some analysts say a combination between the third- and fourth-largest U.S. carriers is "inevitable," though a United spokeswoman refused to speculate on specific merger plans. "We have long believed the industry will benefit from consolidation, particularly as the competitive landscape has been reset," she noted. Bloomberg (11/03) Chicago Tribune (11/03)


Southwest pilots approve five-year contract

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009

Mesa reevaluates after losing United contracts

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009

On the set of Hollywood's major airlines

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009

Delta lease at Hartsfield-Jackson has implications

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Regional airlines profit while majors struggle with falling demand

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009

Hawaiian Air unveils new uniforms

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Southwest starts Milwaukee service as Midwest changes planes

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

No clear blame -- or recourse -- on pilfered baggage

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

SkyWest to offer branded service under AirTran deal

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009


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