Praise Move By Texas AG To Withdraw From DOJ Lawsuit

US Airways flight attendants continue to advocate for the vast opportunities created by a US Airways/American Airlines merger as the Texas Attorney General formally withdrew from the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to block what will become the world's largest airline.

"Today's move by the Texas Attorney General recognizes what constituents in the state and across the nation have been saying: the US Airways/American merger is right for our country and it is right for US Airways and American Airlines workers," said Roger Holmin, AFA President at US Airways, in a statement.

"We are grateful for the support of Texas State Senator Wendy Davis who has continued to fight for flight attendants and other employees through this process. Additionally, we are thankful for the backing of several key members of the Texas congressional delegation as well as prominent mayors across the state of Texas for continuing to support a merger that provides the opportunity for good jobs. 

"A US Airways/American merger would simply put the new American on par with other airlines, creating real competition in the process and real opportunities for workers. Communities served by the merged airline will gain access to greater service across a massive network of routes. Without a strong competitor like the merged US Airways and American, current mega-carriers will only expand their market dominance.

Holmin said the DOJ lawsuit risks destroying the only merger that has a chance of competing against carriers large and small in order to protect consumers. "AFA will continue to push back against any strategy that leaves our American and American Eagle colleagues in limbo, languishing in bankruptcy," he said.

"This combination is the first merger that includes the key role of employees. It signals job security and contract improvement opportunities for the combined Flight Attendant workforce. This provides a positive outlook for airline workers for the first time in over a decade."

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