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Below please find a set of questions that may help to address any inquiries you may have. For detailed information about the merger please visit: newAmericanarriving.com
1. Will my future reservations on US Airways be affected?
No – you will not see any changes to your existing travel reservations. You should continue to book, track and manage flights through usairways.com.
2. What does an American Airlines-US Airways merger mean for me?
Our customers will have access to more choices and better service across a larger global network, as well as the expanded international opportunities that come with a stronger oneworld® Alliance. The combined company is expected to provide the most service in the East Coast; including the US Airways Shuttle, Central regions of the U.S., and become a stronger competitor with a greater network presence on the West Coast. It is also expected to have the world’s largest loyalty program, as well as the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleet among its U.S. airline peers within five years.
3. What changes can I expect to see immediately?
As we work toward completing the merger, it remains business as usual at US Airways and American Airlines—nothing will immediately change. We expect the transaction to be completed in the third quarter of 2013.
For now, you can continue to book, track and manage flights through usairways.com, and earn Dividend Miles by flying with us and through our numerous mileage partners. Existing miles will be honored, and there will be no impact to your US Airways MasterCard® or US Airways Visa® card.
4. Will you still keep flying to my city?
The combined company is expected to maintain all existing hubs and service to all destinations currently served by American Airlines and US Airways, and to expand small-city service, providing significant benefits to those communities.
5. What will be the impact on international service?
Customers will have access to more choices and better service across a larger global network, as well as the expanded international opportunities that come with a stronger oneworld Alliance.
6. Can I now fly American Airlines with my US Airways ticket and vice versa?
No – American Airlines and US Airways will remain independent airlines until the merger closes, and you should continue to book, track and manage flights on usairways.com as you normally do.
7. Do I need to sign up for American Airlines’ frequent flyer program?
No – until the merger closes, American Airlines and US Airways will remain separate companies, and each will maintain its current loyalty program. We’ll keep you updated on our progress to merge both programs.
8. Can I continue to earn and redeem miles for travel awards with Star Alliance partners?
Yes – until the merger closes, you can continue to earn and redeem mileage with our Star Alliance partners.
9. When will the merger be completed?
The merger must be approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, and is subject to regulatory approvals, customary closing conditions and approval by US Airways shareholders. We expect the transaction to be completed in the third quarter of 2013.
10. What will the new company be called?
The combined airline will retain the iconic American Airlines name, one of the most recognized brand names in the world.