Pilots and machinists working for United and Continental
Airlines have both weighed in on the proposed merger of the two
companies announced on Sunday. The pilots are cautiously
optimistic, while the machinists warn of potential obstacles to the
marriage.
Options For 15 Additional Airplanes Could Bring The Deal To
Nearly A Billion Dollars
Bombardier Aerospace said Thursday that Jazz Air LP
(“Jazz”) of Halifax, Nova Scotia has signed a firm
purchase agreement to acquire 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop
airliners and has taken options on an additional 15 Q400 NextGen
aircraft.
Matchup Yields Biggest Airline In The Biz... and Possible Woes
For Consumers
While most of us were trying to enjoy the weekend, the
powers-that-be at United and Continental were reportedly cooking up
a deal that was completed Sunday afternoon to merge the two
companies to create the world's 'Largest' airline. The estimated
$3.7 Billion dollar stock purchase would allow UAL to buy the
entire stock of Continental in an all-stock transaction that is
expected to close before the end of the year and will retain
United's brand name.
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