Mon, Apr 12, 2010
Captain Wendy Morse, Chairman, United Master Executive Council
ALPA, Comments On Reports of Merger Discussions Between
UAL And USAir
“Media reports of United Airlines and US Airways being
‘deep in merger discussions’ have caused a great deal
of consternation among the pilots I represent.
“United pilots share the view of many industry analysts
and experts that a United merger with US Airways is unlikely to
achieve significant synergies. In addition, the considerable legal
hurdles to such a combination will only serve to distract
United’s management team from solving its own pressing
issues.
“The pilots of US Airways and America West have yet to
achieve operational integration more than four and a half years
after the airlines merged. US Airways pilots face years of
litigation as they attempt to work through their operational
integration difficulties with America West pilots. United pilots
certainly would not benefit by being drawn into that situation.
“Our position on mergers is well known. We are not opposed
to any merger that would benefit the careers and the long-term
future of United pilots. A merger with US Airways does not appear
to come close to meeting that standard. We vehemently oppose any
merger that would not lead to a strong and viable United
Airlines.
“United CEO Glenn Tilton is well aware of our position
regarding mergers and US Airways.
“The pilots of United Airlines stand ready to work with
United management on a merger if such a merger would protect and
advance our careers. We will not, however, accept any proposal that
places the future of the United enterprise – and the future
of our pilots – in harm’s way.”
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