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The pilots union for US Airways says the carrier needs to finish its last merger with America West before pursuing another combination with United Airlines.

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United Airlines is reducing frequent-flier miles for flights under 500 miles as part of efforts to cut costs. via KNXV

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“The United guys are very much heading in the direction of something that will really allow them to downsize the airline. We're talking about large capacity cuts. ... The alliance doesn't get to the point where you can really do the capacity-cutting.”

Numerous news reports citing unidentified sources close to the talks insist United Airlines is still in talks with US Airways about a merger. via Aero-News Network

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United Airlines' chief executive Glenn Tilton has offered to make US Airways CEO Doug Parker a top candidate to succeed him if the airlines agree to merge, the Financial Times said on Thursday, citing people ... via Airwise

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“People love to talk but hate to listen.”

The Associated Press Thursday, May 15, 2008 Today is Thursday, May 15, the 136th day of 2008. via WQXI-AM Atlanta

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“We're talking about large capacity cuts. ... The alliance doesn't get to the point where you can really do the capacity-cutting.”

CHICAGO - United Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. are talking about forming an alliance to gain some benefits of working together without going through a merger, which Continental rejected last month, a ... via Azcentral.com

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“A lot can be said for not taking the low-cost, well-run operation and changing locations”

Speculation on whether Tempe-based US Airways and Chicago-based United Airlines can complete a deal, when it might happen and what the merged carrier is likely to look like continues unabated this week. via East Valley Tribune

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“Our belief is because of that lack of competition, you have higher fares at O'Hare than you otherwise would have, and perhaps lower levels of service than you otherwise would have”

BY MARY WISNIEWSKI mwisniewski@suntimes.com Virgin America, the new California-based low-cost airline partly owned by British business magnate Richard Branson, will ask the Federation Aviation Administration on ... via Chicago Sun-Times

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“Farina was very apologetic and cooperative with officers”

Dennis Farina, a former policeman who built a Hollywood career playing detectives, was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport for carrying a loaded gun on his way to board a plane, police said. via Free Republic

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“Hello Earth to United, Earth to Glenn. You've had oodles of bonus money for years and you still don't seem to be able to hire executives that can get everyone working together smoothly.”

From - www.jetwhine.com If I were a United Shareholder Still trying to recover its corporate composure after a stinging slap in the face last week from Continental, United Airlines is now turning its focus on ... via Planenews Aviation News Portal

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