DALLAS-US Airways has struck deals with unions at American Airlines to win their support for a possible merger of the two airlines. The unions are angry that American is trying to cut jobs and labour costs while under bankruptcy protection. They represent 55,000 pilots, flight attendants and ground workers at American, the nation's third-largest airline.
The unions can't force a merger on their own, but they can work with other creditors of American's parent company, AMR Corp, to persuade the bankruptcy judge to open the door to a deal.
AP
