Two of the biggest airlines are coming together as one, a mega merger in the airline industry.
It's an 11 billion dollar deal which would make American Airlines the largest carrier in the world. But in Harrisburg it could be some time before you would feel an impact.
“We're not going to see much of a short term loss on this Valentine’s Day,” explained HIA Spokesperson Scott Miller. “US Airways and American Airlines took its first step.”
The CEOs approved the merger for the two airlines to come together as one. The name will stay as American Airlines.
The plan that has yet to be approved by the government, would mean the new American Airlines will add 900 planes to its fleet.
Here in Harrisburg, it's impact won't be felt anytime soon. Government still has to approve the decision
“This is the fourth airline merger since 2008,” Miller continued. “In the past, mergers mean less competition but higher ticket prices. We just hope employees will stay.”
Now customers don't have anything to worry about, for now.
Everything will be the same for now because the federal government has yet to approve it. It could be up to two months before they do.
It's an 11 billion dollar deal which would make American Airlines the largest carrier in the world. But in Harrisburg it could be some time before you would feel an impact.
“We're not going to see much of a short term loss on this Valentine’s Day,” explained HIA Spokesperson Scott Miller. “US Airways and American Airlines took its first step.”
The CEOs approved the merger for the two airlines to come together as one. The name will stay as American Airlines.
The plan that has yet to be approved by the government, would mean the new American Airlines will add 900 planes to its fleet.
Here in Harrisburg, it's impact won't be felt anytime soon. Government still has to approve the decision
“This is the fourth airline merger since 2008,” Miller continued. “In the past, mergers mean less competition but higher ticket prices. We just hope employees will stay.”
Now customers don't have anything to worry about, for now.
Everything will be the same for now because the federal government has yet to approve it. It could be up to two months before they do.
